We have carpenter bees here in the states also, but I don't think they look the same. They bore not wooden structures so we usually try to eliminate them, pollinators or not.
Wow! Great focus and colours (and light and dof...everything!) (I always have trouble getting my bees in focus. I see you used a fast shutter speed, Diana. That's helpful) Fav!!!
@busylady I just don't like the hassle of first getting it on my mobile, posting and then deleting again. I often change a photo, that option is not available on the mobile Judith ;-)
Hope you get power again soon.