Mason bees are solitary, gentle, non-aggressive bees that do not live in hives, produce honey or sting and have no hive to defend. They are easy to host and require no beekeeping skills.

Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...