"Michael Saunby" wrote in message
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For those that want to try the experimental method of working out what you
have by how much the sting hurts - wasp stings hurt a little (rather more
than a nettle) and a bee sting hurts like hell and the sting is left
behind
with the venom sack still pumping. Not sure what a hornet sting is like,
probably like a wasp.

Children, don't try this at home if you are susceptible to strong histamine
reactions...