The 8 Most Painful Insect Stings on Earth

What is the range of the Schmidt Pain Index, which measures the intensity of insect stings?

• 0 to 5

• 1 to 4

• 1 to 10

• 0 to 100

More than 90% of fire ant venom is made up of what type of organic compounds that also contain nitrogen?

• Proteins

• Sugars

• Alkaloids

• Fats

Which compound in honey bee venom causes a burning sensation by activating the same pain receptors as heat?

• Histamine

• Serotonin

• Capsaicin

• Melittin

What feature of a yellow jacket's stinger allows it to sting multiple times, unlike a honey bee?

• Their venom is less potent.

• Their stingers are smooth.

• They have multiple stingers.

• They are more aggressive.

How do red-headed paper wasps construct their nests?

• By digging tunnels in the ground.

• By weaving leaves and twigs together.

• By mixing plant materials with their saliva.

• By collecting mud and clay.

What is the primary function of the red-headed paper wasp's sting?

• To paralyze prey for their young.

• To defend their nest from predators.

• To mark their territory.

• To communicate with other wasps.

What unique warning signal do warrior wasps use when they feel threatened?

• They release a strong, unpleasant odor.

• They change the color of their bodies.

• They make a drumming sound by scraping their nest and flapping their wings.

• They fly in a specific pattern around the nest.

What chemical in the tarantula hawk's venom causes both pain and muscle clenching?

• Kinins

• Poneratoxin

• Acetylcholine

• Histamine