Carpenter Bee (Small Carpenter Bee)

Natural Habitat

Open fields, gardens, and woodlands; they typically nest in pithy stems of plants like brambles, sumac, or roses.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen collected from a variety of flowering plants.

Behavior Patterns

Solitary bees that chew into the soft centers of twigs or stems to create tiered nest cells. They are active during the day and are important pollinators.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits include pollination of garden plants and wildflowers. They are generally non-aggressive and rarely sting unless handled roughly; they do not cause structural damage to homes unlike larger carpenter bees.

Identified on: 4/26/2026