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Bees & Wasps
Honey Bee
Carpenter Bee
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Carpenter bees resemble bumble bees, but
the upper surface of their abdomen is bare and shiny black; bumble bees
have a hairy abdomen with at least some yellow markings. Carpenter
bees tunnel into wood to lay their eggs. Bare, unpainted or weathered
softwoods are preferred, especially redwood, cedar, cypress and pine.
Painted or pressure-treated wood is much less susceptible to attack.
Common nesting sites include eaves, window trim, fascia boards, siding,
wooden shakes, decks and outdoor furniture. |
Bumble Bee
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Generally black and yellow, Bumble
bees are large, hairy bees that collect and carry pollen on their hind
legs to bring it back to the hive. Bumble bees are beneficial insects,
performing unexcelled pollinating services for such crops as red clover
and blueberries. Many species, normally docile and unaggressive while
foraging on flowers, turn vicious when their nests are disturbed,
chasing intruders for many yards away from the nest. |
Paper Wasp
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Paper wasps have a small head, with medium
sized eyes and medium length antennae. The body is slender, with a very
narrow waist and the length is about 1-1.5cm. There are two pairs of
brown-tinted wings, with the first pair larger. The abdomen has some
yellow/orange bands, but is mainly black. |
Red Wasp
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