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Xylocopa violacea, reproduction.

EXIF: N Nikon Nikkor 80-200mm 4.5 @200mm | f/5.6 | EXT I

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Annette Flottwell

Lion

excellent insex shot :)
I promise herewith the Costa Rica version. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Great! It is winter here and this species is quite active now. It is possible to count several dozens flowering by with Bombus terrestris, Apis melifera, and comon wasps, Diptera, etc. all in great numbers. Thanks for the feedback, Annette! See you soon, cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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 RMFelix