Is this a xylocopa carpenter bee?

Richardson, TX

Can anyone help me ID this bee? Some of the bands are metallic teal color in the right light. Zipcode is 75082, Dallas TX area.

Thank you

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Richardson, TX

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Minot, ND

It appears to be a southern carpenter bee, Xylocopa micans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_micans

Richardson, TX

Thanks, much appreciated!

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