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Xylocopa varipuncta
Very large, black, fuzzy bee with bronze colored wings. The female can be aggressive and give a good sting although the male us usually more aggressive to make up for the lack of a sting. This is the largest bee in California.
Mexican Bush Sage in the backyard.
Spotted on Nov 26, 2013
Submitted on Nov 26, 2013
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