On dogbane in field in Orange Co., NC
29 Julu 2008
This species is common and widespread in eastern North America. It resembles a bumblebee but note the shiny, mostly hairless and mostly black abdomen.
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From Greek meaning wood cutters, Xylocopa carpenter bees are large and are distinguished from bumblebees by having mostly hairless abdomens. |
Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) On dogbane in field in Orange Co., NC 29 Julu 2008 This species is common and widespread in eastern North America. It resembles a bumblebee but note the shiny, mostly hairless and mostly black abdomen. |
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