Xylocopa (Noun)
Meaning
Carpenter bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The large, shiny, black carpenter bee belonging to the genus Xylocopa is often mistaken for a bumblebee.
- Xylocopa virginica is the most common species of carpenter bee in North America.
- In some places, people view Xylocopa as pests because they bore holes into wooden structures.
- Xylocopa bees are typically solitary, with females working alone to build their nests.
- Male Xylocopa bees can be recognized by their yellow or white markings on their face.