Braconid Wasp -
http://www.insectsofalberta.com/wasps.htm
Apparently they prey on other insects. HGTV says they don't sting but they are a wasp. They sting their prey so I am sure they could sting a person.
Just tell your kid to man up.
http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/bene...sps/index.html