http://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhat is this large bumble bee like insect flying ...en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhat is this large bumble bee like insect flying ...http://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>What is this large bumble bee like insect flying around my deck here in St. Louis. It chases bugs, birds ect. It hovers very close and is quite fast.</p>SteveSteve54questionSun, 26 Apr 2009 19:44:53 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/2_inches_long_double_set_273643711018156?src=rss:qb:qbi<p> If it's almost 2 inches long with a double set of transparent wings, it's a Dragonfly. </p>B.o.B.B.o.B.69answer3.0Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:11:03 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/2_inches_long_double_set_273643711018156?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/sure_insect_hummingbird_nbsp_little_350717341230943?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Are you sure it's an insect and not a hummingbird?  They are a little bigger than bumblebees and make a buzzing/humming sound when they fly.</p>profitbobprofitbobmale56answer3.0Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:34:31 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/sure_insect_hummingbird_nbsp_little_350717341230943?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/Maybe_hornet_186730366731524?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Maybe a hornet?</p>Ashley DawnAshley Dawnfemale23answer3.0Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:17:30 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/Maybe_hornet_186730366731524?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/looks_large_bee_black_yellow_wood_350771321863542?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>If it actually looks like a large bee and is black and yellow - we call them wood bees.  They bore into wood making perfectly round holes. </p>JanetJanetfemale54answer3.0Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:20:48 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/looks_large_bee_black_yellow_wood_350771321863542?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/nbsp_researching_question_wanted_735785137033505?src=rss:qb:qbi<p> </p> <p>I was just researching that very question!! I wanted to know the difference between bumble bees and wood bees.   A few years ago we had them in our carport and someone told us they were wood bees.  This week I have seen quite a few of them buzzing around the front porch.  I don't see any signs of holes in the porch wood but the did bore holes in the carport.  I found the link below if it's helpful.  PS - I also live in Missouri so maybe they are prone in our area?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ento.psu.edu/EXTENSION/factsheets/carpenter_bees.htm">http://www.ento.psu.edu/EXTENSION/factsheets/carpenter_bees.htm</a></p>luvsmailluvsmail46answer3.0Sun, 10 May 2009 00:52:49 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/insects_1866167887518/nbsp_researching_question_wanted_735785137033505?src=rss:qb:qbi