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Carpenter BeeHymenoptera: Anthophoridae, Xylocopa virginica
SIZE: Up to 1 1/2 inches (38mm) COLOR: Dark-colored DESCRIPTION: Carpenter bees are large bees, resembling bumble bees. They are heavy-bodied and metallic blue-black with green or purplish highlights. The bodies are covered with bright yellow or orange hairs. HABITAT: These insects build their nests in wood siding, the ends of logs used in modern log houses, or other areas where bare or painted wood is exposed. LIFE CYCLE: The males and females cut a one-half inch circular hole into the wood, then create a tunnel parallel to the surface of the wood. Within the tunnel the female stores food and lays eggs. The developing carpenter bee larvae are in individual cells in the tunnel. There is usually only one generation per year. TYPE OF DAMAGE: Cut holes in wood; yellow sawdust containing waste materials leaves unsightly stains. CONTROL: Control of these insects can be achieved by spraying the entrance hole with an aerosol insecticide. Existing holes can be plugged with a moth ball to prevent adults from returning or the second generation adults from emerging. INTERESTING FACTS: Females are quite docile, although they can sting. Males are aggressive, but cannot sting. |
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