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Carpenter Bee (Genus
Xylocopa)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Large, about one inch, resemble bumble-bees; some species may have a
blue-black, green or purple metallic sheen; no hair on abdomen. |
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Habits :
Often burrow into the exposed,
unfinished dry wood of buildings, telephone poles, fence posts and
bridges; prefer softer woods for nesting; not social insects, although
individuals may establish burrows close to each other. |
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Diet :
Pollen and nectar. |
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Reproduction
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Complete one generation per year in most of
the U.S.; mature from egg to adult in from 84 to 99 days; female
furnishes nest with "bee bread," a mixture of pollen and regurgitated
nectar, and lays an egg on top of it. |
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Other Information
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Damage to wood from a pair of bees is
slight, but a larger number can, over a period of time, cause
considerable damage; do not sting; make loud buzzing noise when flying. |
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