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Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Apidae ›Genus: Xylocopa

About

Xylocopa virginica, more commonly known as the eastern carpenter bee, extends through the Eastern United States and into Canada. They nest in various types of wood and eat pollen and nectar. The eastern carpenter bee is similar to most other bee species in that it does not have a queen; in Xylocopa virginica, dominant females are responsible for reproduction, foraging, and nest construction, though they may sometimes have help from their daughters. Xylocopa virginica is a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Carpenter Bee?
The scientific name of Eastern Carpenter Bee is Xylocopa virginica.
What kingdom does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the family Apidae.
What genus does Eastern Carpenter Bee belong to?
Eastern Carpenter Bee belongs to the genus Xylocopa.