Akysis vespa is a species of fish in the family Akysidae, the stream catfishes.

It is endemic to Burma, where it occurs in the Ataran River drainage.

[2] This fish reaches up to about 3.1 centimeters in maximum length.

The species name vespa ("wasp") refers to its pattern of yellow-orange and brown stripes and the sting it can inflict with its spines.

It is sometimes collected for ornamental use in aquaria.