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Yellow-banded Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa philippinensis Smith

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Description:

This is the Yellow-banded Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa philippinensis Smith. They are large carpenter bees endemic to the Philippines and are distinguishable from other carpenter bees by having 2 yellow bands across the hind thorax and first abdominal segment. The wings shine an iridescent dark rosy purple.

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PublishedMay 17, 2020

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