The bees that play with you and stand sentry guard are playful males. Any wood bore carpenter bee that has the white spot on the face is male and does not sting. You can pick them up with your hands from flower without getting stung. Only the black faced females sting. Check out my photo to verify what bees you have around you.
bee that has the white spot on the face is male and does not sting. You can pick them up with your hands from flower without getting stung. Only the black faced females sting. Check out my photo to verify what bees you have around you.