Winged things that sting (5)

I believe the answer is:

wasps

(Other definitions for wasps that I've seen before include "Stinging hymenopterans" , "Striped stinging insects" , "Rugby club" , "Ones playing together" , "Insects; rugby union team" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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