Carpenter Bee

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, parks, and wooded areas across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on nectar and pollen from a variety of flowers

Behavior Patterns

Solitary bees that do not live in colonies; they are known for boring holes into dead wood or structural timber to create nesting tunnels

Risks & Benefits

Important pollinators for many plants; generally non-aggressive to humans but can cause cosmetic damage to wood structures

Identified on: 2/24/2026