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Description
Sometimes mistaken for bumble bees but have smooth, less hairy abdomens; very large in size
Species
Family:
Apidae
Genus:
Xylocopa
Species:
virginica and micans
Native to Florida?
Yes
Size
large
3-6 mm very small - small bees, i.e., sweat bees
7-10 mm medium bodied bees, i.e., honey bees
11+ mm- large bodied bees, i.e., carpenter and bumblebees
Nesting
wood-boring
Behavior
Foraging Period
year-round
Sociality
solitary
Known For
Bore into wooden structures; can be viewed as pests