“…This is perhaps a reflection of our limited knowledge of many aspects of their biology. Although basic information on the nesting biology and nest architecture of carpenter bees is available for several species worldwide (Ali, Shebl, Alqarni, Owayss, & Ansari, 2017;Anzenberger, 1977;Gerling, 1983;Hongjamrassilp & Warrit, 2014;Raju & Rao, 2006;Sihag, 1993aSihag, , 1993bVicidomini, 1996), most studies are restricted to a few common species and from particular regions. For example, most information in South America is from Brazil (Bernardino & Gaglianone, 2008;Camillo & Garófalo, 1982;Camillo, Garófalo, & Muccillo, 1986;Marchi & Melo, 2010;Pereira & Garófalo, 2010;Sakagami & Laroca, 1971;Viana, Kleinert, & Silva, 2002), with few studies available from other regions (Gonzalez, Gonzalez, & Cuellar, 2009;Lucia, Alvarez, et al, 2014;Lucia et al, 2015Lucia et al, , 2017.…”