Tejo, Luis

bee

Xylocopa

This is an adult female bee in the genus Xylocopa. There are a number of species in this genus, we're not sure which one this bee belongs too. These are "carpenter bees," they use their big mandibles to dig out nest tunnels in solid wood.

About this image

Identification
Xylocopa
Location

Argentina

Contributors
Luis Cesar Tejo
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy female
Anatomy body parts mandibles
Anatomy body parts eyes

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To cite this page: Tejo, L. 2006. "bee.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/luis_tejo/bee/

Last updated: 2006-28-12 / Generated: 2025-09-15 02:07

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