Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, First named by Christ, in 1791
Colour: Wings dark brown/black. Legs and abdomen black. Thorax mostly blue, variable in vividness.
Size: Body length 25-35mm, Wingspan 40-50mm
Comments & Applications: Large and impressive tropical bee. Stunning velvet blue thorax.
Latin Name:
Xylocopa caerulea
Sex:
Female
Distribution:
Indonesia
Frame Size:
6 x 6 inch
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