The honey bee is a stinging insect common to the entire United States and is found in large colonies of 30,000 to 80,000. 

The Bumble Bee is a stinging insect common to the United States and is found in small colonies of a couple hundred.

The Wasp is a stinging insect usually found walking upon small (3-4 inch) nests. These nests can be quite large.

The Yellow Jacket is a stinging insect common to the Eastern United States and is found in medium-sized colonies of a couple hundred to a few thousand.

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The Bald Faced Hornet is a stinging insect common to the United States and is found in medium-sized colonies of a couple hundred to a few thousand.