Question:

Which of the following species is attacked by carpenter Bees? ______________

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Carpenter bees don't eat wood, they just drill "apartments" in it!
  • Pinus roxburghii
  • Adina cordifolia
  • Shorea robusta
  • Acacia nilotica
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
Carpenter bees ($Xylocopa$ $spp.$) are known for boring tunnels in soft-to-medium hardness woods for nesting.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:


Host Preference: They prefer seasoned woods that are not too hard. Adina cordifolia (Haldu) is a medium-hard wood used for furniture and is a frequent target for these bees.

Others: Sal and Babul are usually too hard; Pine has resins that often repel them.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Adina cordifolia is a common host for carpenter bees.
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