side view of a large male eastern carpenter bee xylocopa virginica feeding on white sedum

bee carpenter xylocopa virginica male pollinator macro flower entomology hymenoptera large sedum animal antenna apidae succulent awe foraging beneficial insect bug closeup collecting nectar compound eyes connecting with nature drought-tolerant east setauket entomologist feeding flying furry garden green hairy long island north america new york northeast us petals pink plant pollen pollination proboscis tongue september united states vibrant wildlife conservation eastern