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Carpenter bees
Large bees that look like bumble bees but for one giveaway: a shiny, hairless black abdomen. Often seen hovering near wood structures.
What to look for
- About the size of a bumble bee
- Shiny, hairless, black abdomen (the key field mark)
- Frequently hover in place
- Males may have a pale face
Don’t mix up with
Bumble bees are fuzzy all over; carpenter bees have a bare, glossy abdomen.
In the 2025 count
45,231carpenter bees counted
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