Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica, sometimes referred to as the eastern carpenter bee, is a species of bee that extends through the eastern United States and into Canada. It is sympatric with Xylocopa micans in much of southeastern United States. It nests in various types of wood and eats pollen and nectar.

Scientific name

Xylocopa virginica

Family

Apidae