Stinging insects are a type of insect that have the ability to inject venom into their victims. Common examples of stinging insects include bees (3 letters), wasps (4 letters), bumblebees (9 letters), hornets (6 letters), TSETSE (6 letters), gnats (4 letters), redants (6 letters), fireants (7 letters), and yellowjackets (12 letters). These insects use their stingers as a form of defense against predators, and some species can even cause painful reactions in humans.