What type of insect was this?

Question

Today I was stung by an insect. If you were to look at it, the body looks similar to a bee except that it is dark brown and furry. Any idea what type of insect this was?

Answer 1

maybe it was a wasp

Answer 2

There are many species of wasps and many different shapes, sizes, and color:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/59

Answer 3

likely a bumblebee.

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