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Indian Bhanvra or Giant Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa violacea

Description:

Extremely large black to purplish bee.

Habitat:

Likes blooming flowers and seems to be attracted to milkweed family of plants.

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1 Comment

A. Vukušić
A. Vukušić 10 years ago

I found one too about a week ago, they're awesome (didn't take a picture though :I) Nice pics :D

tbrett
Spotted by
tbrett

India

Spotted on Sep 15, 2013
Submitted on Sep 1, 2013

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