I'd rank the stings as Baldfaced hornet, ground hornet, wasp, bee. But they all hurt like mad. So who's really keeping score?
Loved the post. It is so hard to see them die, they are having such a hard go of it now. Who knows WHAT will all collapse in the system, if they all disappear. Hopefully that won't happen. Supposedly the Neonicotinoids sprayed on plants may be a big problem. I think Europe has outlawed them or will be soon.
What are and where did you get those tiny jars? Those are so cool. And something I would collect, as well as just about everything else that makes up the planet. Baubles, things, trade-ables, stuff and junk. It's ALL treasures. (Didn't you do posts early on from a house of a relative that you cleaned out, and showed all sorts of really cool things?)
Sounds like you've had your fair share of stinger run-ins. Thankfully I've had only one, it was from a red velvet 'ant', extra painful! Time will tell if the bees will be able to come back in numbers.
The jars were acquired from Hobby Lobby, in a package of 6 or 9, maybe $3.00 or something close to that. They are perfect for storing tiny things (not airtight). Collecting things can be very enjoyable, or a bumpy path to madness, depending on what's being collected!
In fact I did make a string of posts about cleaning a relative's house. Funny you ask because while I was there earlier today I took a few pictures for an upcoming post. Here's a little taste of what's to come:
