Small carpenter bees
Scientific name: Ceratina
Small carpenter bees
Scientific name: Ceratina
Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Unlike their larger cousins, Ceratina do not excavate their nests in wood but rather utilize existing tunnels in plant stems or dead wood, showcasing a remarkable adaptation. These bees are solitary, challenging the common misconception that all bees are social and live in large colonies. Interestingly, Ceratina exhibit a form of parental care, a rare behavior in the solitary bee world, where the mother bee guards her young, ensuring their survival and continuity.
Species of Small carpenter bees
Scientific Classification
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