Male Carpenter Bee from South Africa

Subject:  Odd discovery in SOUth Africa- What bee is this? Geographic location of the bug:  Eastern Coastline of SOuth Africa – Eastern Cape Date: 09/22/2021 Time: 06:42 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hi Bugman – my mother found this bee in Mbotyi – the Eastern Cape town in South AFrica. It looks like … Read more

Male Carpenter Bee from Trinidad & Tobago

Subject:  Identification of Insect Request Geographic location of the bug:  Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Date: 07/06/2020 Time: 05:24 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Please help me identify this scary looking creature. I saw it outside my home a couple weeks ago when the rainy season became more intense. I live on the hilly … Read more

Eastern Carpenter Bee Rescued from Pool

Subject:  Fuzzy Buzzy Bee Geographic location of the bug:  23454 – Va Beach, VA Date: 08/18/2019 Time: 05:19 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  I’ve noticed a new pollinator in our gardens this summer but don’t recognize the species.  I’m estimating 20-25MM in length, fairly robust, but not “chunky” like a bumble bee.  I … Read more

Carpenter Bee from South Africa

Subject:  Please identify Geographic location of the bug:  Westville (Ed. Note:  Presumably South Africa) Date: 02/01/2019 Time: 06:22 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Found this beautiful guy but not sure what it is? How you want your letter signed:  Thanks Tammy Dear Tammy, Is Westville in Canada, South Africa, the UK, California, Connecticut, … Read more

Violet Carpenter Bee from Spain

Subject:  Bee Geographic location of the bug:  Spain Date: 08/07/2018 Time: 07:01 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Please identify this beautiful bee. Sorry the photo isn’t clearer. The body is covered in black hairs. The wings are irridescent blue. 6 legs How you want your letter signed:  Dave Dear Dave, This is a … Read more

Violet Carpenter Bee from Czech Republic

Subject:  Big black bug with blue wings Geographic location of the bug:  Czech Republic, South Moravia Date: 07/09/2018 Time: 09:44 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello, I’ve seen this bug on the sideway, we’ve seen anything like this never before. Any ideas what is it? How you want your letter signed:  Nice but … Read more