Ya mum's beetles...
The bee you are referring to is likely the eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica). This species is native to Texas and is characterized by its large size, black coloration, and yellow markings on the abdomen. Carpenter bees are solitary insects that typically make their nests in wood.
Xylophagous insects feed on wood, while phyllophagous insects feed on plant leaves. Xylophagous insects tend to bore into wood to consume it, leaving behind sawdust or frass. Phyllophagous insects may skeletonize or consume plant leaves, leaving distinctive feeding patterns.
Clusters of red and black bugs on wood mulch could be boxelder bugs or milkweed bugs. These insects feed on the sap of trees and plants, and they often congregate in large groups for warmth and protection. They are generally harmless to humans and plants.
There are many insects that are attracted to rotting wood. This includes termites, ladybugs, carpenter ants, and powder post beetles.
You may be referring to a black carpenter ant. They largely resemble bees, but are in fact ants. They live inside wood and do not move much when disturbed (they also cannot fly away, as they do not have wings).
A black flying insect that burrows into wood is the carpenter bee. The female carpenter bees are the only ones with a stinger.
Lignum Vitae is a heavy hard wood which varies in color from yellow brown to almost black.
thestranger in the yellow suit and black hat
The bee you are referring to is likely the eastern carpenter bee (Xylocopa virginica). This species is native to Texas and is characterized by its large size, black coloration, and yellow markings on the abdomen. Carpenter bees are solitary insects that typically make their nests in wood.
it is a wood duck
There are many different kinds of wood eating insects in the state of California. These insects can be found anywhere.
Termites are wood-eating insects and can be devastating to wood-framed houses.
By eating the wood.
to get at insects inside the wood
Element: Wood Balance: Yang Colours: Yellow & Black
Isopterophobia is the name of the phobia relating to the fear of insects that eat wood
Wood