Carpenter bees are species in the genus Xylocopa of the subfamily Xylocopinae. The genus includes some 500 bees in 31 subgenera. [1] The common name "carpenter bee" derives from …

Feb 17, 2024 · The eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica, is a native pollinator found throughout eastern North America, as far south as Florida and Texas and north into Maine and …

carpenter bee, (genus Xylocopa), any of a genus of about 400 species of bees that are found in most areas of the world. Like most bees, carpenter bees do not produce honey, and they do …

Aug 10, 2024 · abdomen largely naked, unlike in bumble bees. Found on flowers and about nest sites in woody plants. pollen and nectar from wide range of sources. This genus pierces the …

Along with bumble bee queens, carpenter bees (genus Xylocopa) are the largest native bees in the United States. There are numerous species of carpenter bees that inhabit a broad range of …

Xylocopa violacea, the violet carpenter bee, [1] is the common European species of carpenter bee, and one of the largest bees in Europe. It is also native to Asia.

Carpenter bees are species in the genus Xylocopa of the subfamily Xylocopinae. The genus includes some 500 species in 31 subgenera. The common name 'carpenter bee' derives from …

The Violet Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa violacea is a beautiful, large black, shiny bee, with an iridescent blue/violet sheen to the wings. It is a member of the Apidae bee family (along with …

Introduction wo genera, Ceratina (small carpenter bees) and Xylocopa (large carpenter bees). These bees get their common name from their nesting habits: small carpenter bees excavate …

Xylocopa Latreille (Life: Kingdom: Metazoa (animals); Phylum: Arthropoda; Class: Hexapoda; Order: Hymenoptera; Superfamily: Apoidea; Family: Apidae; Subfamily: Xylocopinae; …