Bees are some of the world’s most important pollinators, but not all species behave the same. When it comes to bumble bee vs. carpenter bee species, these two often get confused.

They share yellow markings, buzzing wings, and a love of flowers, yet they differ in appearance, nesting sites, and behavior.

What Do Bumble Bees and Carpenter Bees Look Like?

A key difference is in their bodies. Bumble bees (also spelled as one word, "bumblebees") have hairy abdomens, making them look fuzzy and round.

Carpenter bees, on the other hand, have bare and shiny abdomens that reflect sunlight. Female carpenter bees are especially easy to spot with their large, shiny bodies, while male carpenter bees often hover around gardens chasing humans but cannot sting.

Bumblebees tend to have more yellow ma

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