Genus

Xylocopa 

large carpenter bees

Two species of large carpenter bees are native to Florida. X. micans and X. virginica.

Xylocopa virginica
Eastern carpenter bee
side view

See the University of Florida, IFAS Featured Creatures page for large carpenter bees.

Species of the Xylocopa genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:

  Xylocopa micans
Southern Carpenter Bee

  Xylocopa virginica
    var. virginica
Eastern Carpenter Bee

The genus Xylocopa is a member of the Apidae - Bumble bees, Honey bees, and other bees family.