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Carpenter Bees

Carpenter Bees

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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
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