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Copyright © 2005 Lynette Elliott

Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa micans -

Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
September 5, 2004

Large black bee.

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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 11 February, 2005 - 6:43pm
Last updated 2 June, 2022 - 11:13am

Moved

Moved from Large Carpenter Bees.

… John S. Ascher, 11 February, 2014 - 9:56am

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Unsure on X virginica vs. X. micans?

You are supposed to have X. micans down in the Sandhills. It is similar to X. virginica, but more blue-black, and I think, has less yellow hair. Of course, hairs wear off sometimes.

I'm not sure about this one--I have no experience with X. micans.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

… Cotinis, 12 February, 2005 - 8:39am

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you're probably right.

I'm going from National Audubon wording, which is not great....it's more likely the Southern Carpenter Bee. Thanks.

… Lynette Elliott, 12 February, 2005 - 9:02am

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X virginica vs. micans

Yes, I'm just not sure on this one--perhaps it should be left at the genus level with a note for now? The National Audubon Guide is excellent, and very accurate, but limited in detail due to its breadth. There is a key linked in one of the guide pages here that describes X. virginica vs. X. micans. ( linked here ) You might look at that, esp. if you have images of this individual from different angles. It keys males separately from females. I'm not sure which this is, with just the one photo. Hmm.

I've got to get down to the Sandhills and coastal plain more this spring and summer. I'm sure I've been missing lots of neat insects because I've not know what to look for.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

… Cotinis, 12 February, 2005 - 11:28am

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