Carpenter bees bore round holes into wood siding and ... and bring pollen and nectar for their offspring to feed on (most species are solitary, but in some sisters and daughters live together ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...

Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more ...

As spring arrives and homeowners begin to enjoy their outdoor spaces, a less welcome visitor often emerges: the carpenter bee. These industrious insects, while ...

75 to 1 inch long. Stinging: Female carpenter bees will sting if provoked. The male of the species can’t sting but can often appear aggressive when approached. Pollination: They play an ...

75 to 1 inch long. Stinging: Female carpenter bees will sting if provoked. The male of the species can’t sting but can often appear aggressive when approached. Pollination: They play an ...