A sting is like when you touch a cactus and it pokes you with its tiny, sharp needles. It surprises you and makes your skin feel a little painful, like a quick pinch. This is what happens when a bee or a wasp uses its stinger. The stinger is like a needle that the bee or wasp has at the end of its body. When they feel scared or need to protect themselves, they use it to poke.
Imagine a prickly plant that you accidentally brush your hand against. The sharp points on the plant make your skin feel ouchy for a moment. This is similar to how a sting feels. It’s a way for the plant or insect to say, ‘Hey, stay away from me!’
Think of a tiny sword that an insect carries around. When they feel in danger, they use this sword to defend themselves. The sting is like a little poke that says, ‘Back off!’ It’s not meant to hurt you too much, just enough to make you move away. The feeling goes away after a while, like when you get a hug from a friend after falling down.