carpenter bee carpenter bee /ˈkɑːrpəntər biː/

noun

1. Large solitary bee that lays eggs in tunnels bored into wood or plant stems  ( carpenter bee )
   large solitary bee that lays eggs in tunnels bored into wood or plant stems
    Carpenter bees can cause damage to wooden structures if not managed.
   Carpenter bees can cause damage to wooden structures if not managed.