Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa Confusa

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Sugian, sorry, but I've removed the identification for now because I believe it is highly unlikely that this is Xylocopa Varipuncta, as it is a US species. Unless you have a source that it also occurs in Indonesia? Posted 7 years ago
1. SUGIAN1212
  
  Lion
  
  Someone from Insect Identification said that this is most probably Xylocopa Confusa Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I think you're right after all. Xylocopa Confusa is a synonym for Xylocopa aestuans, which does occur in Asia. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. SUGIAN1212
      
      Lion
      
      I'm just curious why the color is different. It's colour which mostly yellowish brown n looks similar to the X Varipunta.
      Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Yes I did notice that difference too. Unfortunately, I lack the deep expertise to distinguish them, sorry! Posted 7 years ago