Honey bees and wasps are all insects that can sting. However honey bees lose part of their abdomen (and eventually die) when they sting a human or mammal.  Wasps, on the other hand, can sting repeatedly.   Honey bees will usually only sting to protect their hive or if they are stepped on accidentally.  Honey bees also have small hairs that cover their body, while a wasp will normally have a smooth surface.

Honey Bee

Wasp