![]() Though the species are similar to each other, there are a few differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees.īumblebees are a large species with yellow and black markings on their plump, hairy little bodies. I often demonstrate this action and hear as often “You are very brave!” Yes, I am very brave. ![]() ![]() I assure them they can walk right past them and no harm will come to them. When school children and visitors approach our building during the spring and summer months, they stop in their tracks terrified of the bees swarming around the small wooden structure that surrounds our front door. Their behavior looks hostile, but these bees are just protecting their home. While the females will sting if deliberately provoked, male carpenter bees, much like honey bee drones, lack stingers. But despite their seemingly aggressive behavior, carpenter bees are a gentle species. Male carpenter bees are territorial and protective of their nests, darting after anything that gets too close and sometimes even hovering a short distance away from perceived threats. In the case of carpenter bees, this fear is not necessary. A huge, yellow, and black body accompanied by a loud buzz can send even the bravest of humans running for safety. Did you know there are over 500 species of carpenter bee globally, and each one is an important part of its environment? I had no idea.
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