My Sting

I am judged too harshly. It is not my fault that my cousins are so aggressive. I mind my own, I hardly attack. When I do, it is with reason.

I have a slim black or brown body, and are often hated for it.

I fly around collecting and paralyzing spiders for my young.

I am fine with others around me, they don't bother me.

I am sorry for my cousins,

I am harmless, as long as you do not mishandle me.

Just beware of those who live in my abandoned nests.