What is the biggest bee in North America?

Question

I live on the east coast (not near the water). In the last two years, I have seen the biggest bees in my life. Their bodies appear to be the size of my thumb - the bee is perhaps a little bit smaller than a cicada, but much more calculated and scary. What kind of bee might this be and how common is it? How dangerous is it!?

Answer 1

The Bumble Bee. <}:-})

Answer 2

The carpenter bee is the largest bee here in the Midwest.  They can be found over most of America.  They are harmless.  However if you mess with them you will regret it.  And you should know whether you have any kind of bee or wasp allergy.

http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/misc/bees/...

Answer 3

Killer Bee. Its Mainly In Texas, California, Oklahoma, Kansas But you Can Also find them very well in your state also when they migrate! They Are very Dangerous but not the most dangerous. The Can kill you if no Medical Help. They Are Black and Yellow. They Can Get up to 2inches. So watch out for these bees!