Stumped by a backyard find!
Location: Wake Forest, NC
February 3, 2012 5:34 pm
My dog found this insect in our backyard yesterday 2/2/12. I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m hoping you can help tell me what it is!
Thank you!
Signature: Megan
Hi Megan,
This sure appears to be an Eastern Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa virginica. You can view higher resolution images on BugGuide for comparison.