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Xylocopa violacea, Carpenter Bee,, on a Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) blossom The violet Carpenter Bee is the biggest bee in Germany. It has the size of a Bumble Bee Queen and is dark black. From diving into many Snapdragon blossoms her back is full of yellow pollen. Took the picture in September 2021 on my loggia. Geotagged,Germany,Violet carpenter bee,Xylocopa violacea Click/tap to enlarge

Xylocopa violacea, Carpenter Bee,, on a Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) blossom

The violet Carpenter Bee is the biggest bee in Germany. It has the size of a Bumble Bee Queen and is dark black. From diving into many Snapdragon blossoms her back is full of yellow pollen. Took the picture in September 2021 on my loggia.

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The Violet carpenter bee

"Xylocopa violacea", the violet carpenter bee, is the common European species of carpenter bee, and one of the largest bees in Europe. It is also native to Asia. Like most members of the genus "Xylocopa", it makes its nests in dead wood. It is not particularly aggressive, and will attack only if forced to.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2022. Captured in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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