The Blue carpenter bee belongs to the bees and bumblebees. The blue ore bee is common in most of Western Europe but is unremarkable due to its inconspicuous appearance.
Blue carpenter bee (Ceratina cyanea) belongs to the bees and bumblebees. The blue ore bee is common in most of Western Europe but is unremarkable due to its inconspicuous appearance. The bee is + 6 mm in size and has a metallic blue color.
The Blue carpenter bee nests in hollow, broken or pruned stems of marrow-bearing shrubs such as blackberry, elder and grape. Prefer stems in full sun.
The blue carpenter bee makes the tunnels itself. She makes individual brood cells in the nest tunnels by means of compartments.. This is where the larvae grow. These are fed by the bees with nectar from various herbaceous plants.
Where to find
- Blackberry
- Grape
- Elder
- Thistle
- Rose
Control
The blue carpenter bee causes no damage; control unnecessary.
Prevention
Does not apply.
