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Eastern Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa virginica - female
Copyright © 2007 Donna K Race

Eastern Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa virginica - Female
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
July 25, 2007
Size: about 1"
I'm fairly certain this is a Xylocopa virginica, female based on images and comments in the guide, confirmation would be appreciated. Found on Gallardia.

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Eastern Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa virginica - female Eastern Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa virginica - female Eastern Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa virginica - female
Contributed by Donna K Race on 25 July, 2007 - 7:48pm

Yes
i agree.

Nice photo's
… v. vulgaris, 25 July, 2007 - 7:54pm

 
Thanks,
It always helps to have a second opinion, I'll move them to the guide page, the first for West Virginia.
… Donna K Race, 25 July, 2007 - 8:12pm

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