Eastern Carpenter Bee

Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, and residential areas near dead wood or structural timber

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowers; they are known for 'robbery' by piercing the base of flowers to reach nectar

Behavior Patterns

Solitary bees that excavate tunnels in wood to create nests; males are often territorial and hover near nest entrances but cannot sting

Risks & Benefits

Benefits as important pollinators for many plants; risks include minor structural damage to wooden buildings and a low-risk sting from females if handled

Identified on: 5/17/2026