Japanese Carpenter Bee vs Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Carpenter Bee | Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa appendiculata | Megachile campanulae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Carpenter Bee
A large, robust carpenter bee known as 'kumabachi' (bear bee) in Japanese due to its fuzzy appearance. Builds nests by boring tunnels into dead wood. An important pollinator of many plants.
Did You Know?
Despite their intimidating buzz and large size, Japanese carpenter bees are generally docile, and males cannot sting at all.
Resin Bee
A solitary bee that collects plant resins and sap to construct its brood cells.
Did You Know?
It builds cell partitions from plant resin mixed with tiny pebbles.