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Southern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa micans

Description:

Large shiny black bee. Very stout looking.

Habitat:

Garden

Notes:

this one is nectaring on Salvia gregii. It appears that it is chewing in at the base to reach the nectar.

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gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 7, 2012
Submitted on Apr 8, 2012

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