Xylocopa confusa (Carpenter Bee),

Description

Coloration: Black and yellow stripes on the body, with distinctive white markings on the wings.
Body Structure: A medium-sized carpenter bee with large, powerful wings and a robust body.
Sexual Dimorphism: Females are larger, with more defined black markings compared to males.
Flight Patterns: Strong, deliberate flight, often seen hovering near flowers and nesting sites.
Feeding Habits: Feeds on nectar from a variety of plants, particularly flowers in temperate and subtropical regions.
Reproductive Behavior: Females create nesting tunnels in wood where they lay eggs and provide nectar for the larvae.
Geographical Range: Found in Central and South America, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests.
Preferred Habitats: Forests, woodlands, and garden areas with flowering plants.
Threats: Pesticide use and habitat destruction.
Conservation Efforts: Pollinator habitat conservation and reducing pesticide use.