Tag: carpenter bee
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Eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica)
Apidae > Xylocopa > Xylocopa virginica Eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica) is perhaps one of the most widely-recognized bees in our region. Males’ bossy attitude and females’ penchant for chewing into wooden decks makes them difficult to ignore. Note black glossy abdomen to separate from bumble bee queens at a glance. Human-disturbed environments suit carpenter…