There are over 250 known species, existing primarily in the northern hemisphere although.
29+ Bumble Bee Anatomy. Carpenter bees (xylocopa sp.) are frequently misidentified as bumble bees. They can be seen bobbing around flowers and are a good indication that spring is here.
Here are some of the features unique to xylocopa wide round head. The head, thorax and abdomen. They have a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton.
Bumble bees of north america and reproduced here, with permission from.
Carpenter bees can come in a variety of colors depending upon where you live. Bumble bees of north america and reproduced here, with permission from. All insects have three main body parts: They forage for pollen and nectar all over meadows, parks, open fields, gardens and forests.