How much do you know about Carpenter Bees? Let’s explore!

• Carpenter bees can live for about a year and their live cycle includes: egg, larva, pupa, adult
• Their tunnels are built into wood and include space for eggs and food storage
• There are over 500 species of carpenter bees worldwide and they are primarily found in tropical regions
• Carpenter bees are solidary and do not live in colonies, have a caste system with specific tasks, and have no queen bee
• Male carpenter bees are territorial and performative but harmless because they do not have stingers
• Some species cohabit, but those that do are only mothers and daughters
• Carpenter bees use thoracic muscles to pollinate flowers, vibrating to shake pollen loose

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