description Xylocopa micans Overview
Xylocopa micans, commonly referred to as the southern carpenter bee, is a large insect native to the United States, predominantly found in the southeastern regions. Originally described by Amédée Louis Michel le Peletier in 1841, the species is an important pollinator for various open-faced flowers. It is highly recognizable by its robust size and shiny, metallic blue-black abdomen, which lacks the dense yellow hair typically seen on bumblebees. These solitary bees are known for their wood-nesting behavior, excavating tunnels in structural timber, fences, and dead tree branches.
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What is Xylocopa micans commonly called?
Xylocopa micans is commonly known as the southern carpenter bee. It belongs to the carpenter-bee genus Xylocopa.
Where is Xylocopa micans found?
The species is native to the United States and is found predominantly in the southeastern regions. Its distribution is therefore more southern and eastern than that of many western North American bumblebees.
Who described Xylocopa micans?
The species was originally described by Amédée Louis Michel le Peletier in 1841. That 19th-century description gives Xylocopa micans a documented place in the history of bee taxonomy.
What role does Xylocopa micans play in ecosystems?
Xylocopa micans is an important pollinator for various flowering plants. As a southern carpenter bee, it contributes to pollination in the southeastern United States.
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