Tiger Bee Fly – 8/14/25

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 8/14/25

Observation Time: 12:45 p.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond Rd.

Common Name: Tiger Bee Fly

Scientific Name: Xenox tigrinus

Comments: The tiger bee fly is a beneficial insect because it preys on the larvae of carpenter bees. Carpenter bees chew tunnels in wood, and can damage your house.

If you happen to have a carbenter bee infestation, you can scare them away by hanging a fake hornets nest where they can see it. You can buy fake hornets nests at Amazon.

More Information: Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources and Wikipedia