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Common Eastern carpenter bee

Xylocopa virginica

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This bee had dewdrops glistening on its wings. It was quiet at first and then slowly awoke and began feeding.

Habitat:

North Carolina Botanical Garden

Reference Links:

Eastern carpenter bee

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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