Stinging insects are a group of insects that have the ability to inject venom through their stingers. This group includes ants, wasps, bees, hornets, redants, and fireants. Ants are small, social insects that live in colonies and feed on plants and other insects. Wasps are predatory insects that feed on other insects and have a narrow waist. Bees are flying insects that feed on nectar and pollen from flowers and produce honey. Hornets are large wasps that can be aggressive and have a painful sting. Redants are small, reddish-brown ants that are found in tropical regions. Fireants are small, aggressive ants that have a painful sting and are found in tropical and subtropical regions.