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
Is this a xylocopa carpenter bee?
It appears to be a southern carpenter bee, Xylocopa micans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_micans
Thanks, much appreciated!
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