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CARPENTER BEES

Xylocopa species

 

 CARPENTER BEES

Color:

Blue-black, green or purple metallic sheen on abdomen

Legs:

Six

Shape:

Oval; bee shape

Size:

1"

Antennae:

Yes

Flight:

Yes

Habits:

Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees are solitary insects. Female carpenter bees will chew a tunnel into a piece of wood to build a nest gallery. The bits of wood she chews and deposits outside the nest are called frass. The male carpenter bee guards the outside of the nest. He does not have a stinger, but his constant buzzing causes concern for some.

Carpenter bees look like typical bumblebees but often lack yellow stripes. They are solitary bees.

 

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