Also known as mud dauber, dirt dauber is a type of wasp that looks very different from most commonly known wasps, as well as any other insect in the list so far. Their name comes from the way they nest, as female wasps mold mud with their mandibles to make a living space for themselves. They prey on various spiders, although some types of dirt daubers are known to keep spiders in their nests to help them guard their home.

What to do if you’ve been stung?

While it’s all fun and games enjoying a day outside, things can get serious pretty quick if you get to meet a bee’s or wasp’s wrath in a form of a stinger. According to National Health Service, insect stings can be identified by a red swollen lump developing on the skin that is painful, or sometimes itchy. NHS’s advice on what to do if you’re stung:

Remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.

Wash the affected area with soap and water.

Apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes.

Raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling.

Avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection.

Avoid traditional home remedies, such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, as they’re unlikely to help.

Most people recover quickly after being stung, however, some suffer more severe reactions than just swelling. This could be a sign of an allergy or other illness. In such cases people should seek medical attention, especially if the symptoms are getting worse, it becomes difficult to breathe, swelling occurs in mouth, face or throat area, one feels nauseous or starts vomiting, feels faint or loses consciousness.