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Xylocopa violacea
The violet carpenter bee is the common European species of carpenter bee, and one of the largest bees in Europe. 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
Spotted on Sep 4, 2011
Submitted on Oct 28, 2011
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