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Carpenter bee

Xylocopa violacea

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We have many of them - one variety as seen in these pictures is black looking more blue shining. And then there is one type with a little yellow on the front back towards the head. I have taken them in my hands and I must assure you that they DO NOT STING AT ALL.

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PublishedMarch 25, 2014

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