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We have a shiny black bee on a plant that looks like perhaps a borrowing type bee. We are wondering if it will start on our fence or house and fo dama...
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Black bee #874312
Asked June 23, 2024, 4:13 PM EDT
We have a shiny black bee on a plant that looks like perhaps a borrowing type bee. We are wondering if it will start on our fence or house and fo damage or are they harmless pollinators? We have photos below
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Kathy,
Unfortunately, the photos are not distinct enough for identification. So often with insects, identifying features are very minute.
Since we can't be positive on the identification of this insect, I decided to start at the end to see what carpenter bees look like and where they nest. This link is to "Common Bee Pollinators of Oregon Crops". On page 16 is the information for the small carpenter bees found in Oregon. They nest in pithy stems of cane berry plants and perennials. They are a harmless pollinator. It seems like you can rest easy it is not going to destroy your fence or home.
Unfortunately, the photos are not distinct enough for identification. So often with insects, identifying features are very minute.
Since we can't be positive on the identification of this insect, I decided to start at the end to see what carpenter bees look like and where they nest. This link is to "Common Bee Pollinators of Oregon Crops". On page 16 is the information for the small carpenter bees found in Oregon. They nest in pithy stems of cane berry plants and perennials. They are a harmless pollinator. It seems like you can rest easy it is not going to destroy your fence or home.
Thank you!
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