No it was definitly not a carpenter bee. This thing was much bigger than a Bumble or carpenter bee. The size proportions of the guy that I saw was right along the lines of the asian hornet. And believe me, I saw him up very close... he was hovering not more than 2-3 feet away and scared the shit out of me. Also, his marking were exactly like those pictured for the asian hornet. He (or maybe she) had the striped lower abdomen and the same head colours. This thing was no bee. And bigger than any wasp, bee, or hornet that I have ever seen in my life. Scared the crap out of me. Too damned close for comfort. I hope I never see him again.Originally Posted by KC2UGV
Reply With Quote