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Carpenter bee/abejorros carpinteros

Eastern carpenter bee extends through the Eastern United States and into Canada. They nest in various types of wood and eat pollen and nectar. In Xylocopa virginica, females are responsible for reproduction, foraging, and nest construction, though they may sometimes have help from their daughters. The eastern carpenter bee is similar to most other bee species in that it does not have a queen

The common name "carpenter bee" derives from their nesting behavior; nearly all species burrow into hard plant material such as dead wood or bamboo.

 

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Taken on August 10, 2017