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Arizona Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa californica arizonensis)
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Copyright © 2008
Scott Cox
Mining Bee? Andrena cerasifolii? -
Xylocopa californica
Scotty's Castle, Death Valley NP, Inyo County, California, USA
April 3, 2007
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Contributed by
Scott Cox
on 23 August, 2008 - 9:14pm
Last updated 6 May, 2012 - 10:02am
Large carpenter bee.
This is a large carpenter bee, genus Xylocopa, probably a male specimen. Can't tell which species.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 23 August, 2008 - 9:37pm
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Thanks . . .
Eric:
Thank-you for your ID help with regards to this insect being a carpenter bee. As usual, your input is very educational and much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Scott
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Scott Cox
, 13 September, 2008 - 10:41pm
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X. californica
male
probably subspecies arizonensis
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John S. Ascher
, 23 August, 2008 - 10:57pm
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Thanks . . .
John:
Thank-you very much for your specific ID help in regards to this bee. It is much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Scott
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Scott Cox
, 13 September, 2008 - 10:42pm
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