Carpenter bees resemble honeybees but are slightly bigger with a shiny black body and upper thorax covered in yellow hairs. They are typically 1/4 to 1 inch long with six legs and long antennae.
While carpenter bees are typically docile, females possess a smooth stinger that can be used repeatedly to defend themselves and their nest. Males do not have stingers but will aggressively dive at perceived threats.
Male
No stinger, but aggressive dive-bombing behavior
Female
Smooth stinger, can sting multiple times
