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Xylocopa virginica virginica
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Copyright © 2014
Bob Metzler
Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) -
Xylocopa virginica
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Caddo Lake, Harrison County, Texas, USA
April 6, 2013
Need ID verification. Do I have this one properly identified? Thanks
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Contributed by
Bob Metzler
on 9 March, 2014 - 7:05pm
Last updated 4 June, 2014 - 1:25am
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John S. Ascher
, 4 June, 2014 - 1:25am
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John S. Ascher
, 9 March, 2014 - 8:31pm
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I think this is actually a ca
I think this is actually a carpenter bee - genus
Xylocopa
. Note the mostly bare abdomen and very large eyes.
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Kelsey J.R.P. Byers
, 9 March, 2014 - 7:10pm
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Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)
I believe you're correct. I noted the large eyes and near hairless abdomen, but the color of the wings was throwing me. Lighting in photos will sometimes mislead you though. I've identified Xylocopa virginica bees in our flower garden before. Thanks
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Bob Metzler
, 9 March, 2014 - 7:27pm
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