Gualán Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa gualanensis

Carpenter bees (Xylocopa), also known as large carpenter bees, are so named because they build their nests in wood, using their strong mandibles to create perfectly circular holes. Carpenter bees are large, usually 20 mm or bigger. They resemble bumble bees, except that they have smooth, shiny black abdomens whereas bumble bees have very hairy abdomens