Habitat for Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Habitat for Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Habitat for Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Habitat for Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Ebrahima Koma, William Sundell, Ryan Mellen
Joyce Hwang Studio

Crafted from solid wood with minimal paint, this carpenter bee habitat features natural textures like grooves, ridges, and valleys to appeal to these burrowers. Look for “starter holes” at ridge intersections that are highlighted with white and ultraviolet paint.

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Image, top of page: Antonio M. Rosario