But since there are some 500 species in the Xylocopa genus, carpenter bees' appearance can vary greatly. In the West, the male valley carpenter bees are a beautiful golden brown color and are ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees ...