They were digging into the dirt but only enough to get their thorax in then moving and making another hole. There were about 10 in the area but seemed to be working independently from one another. Seemed odd.
These look just like the dozens that have taken over a Honeylocust tree in my yard. I believe they're Carpenter Bees. The completely black, almost hairless abdomen makes me think they're not bumblebees. I see them on the ground often around the tree, but mostly flying aggressively around this one tree. And they've been present regularly in mid-summer (only) around this same tree for several years and growing in numbers. This year, beginning a few days ago, there are at least 30-40. I haven't seen them near my hives yet, thankfully.
Carpenters Local 144.
Not masons, they have gnarly hands.
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