Carpenter bees are some of the largest native bees in the U.S. Their various species, all members of genus Xylocopa, can be ...

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

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

Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees ...