description Xylocopa splendidula Overview
Xylocopa splendidula is a species of large carpenter bee in the family Apidae and the subgenus Schonnherria. It is recorded from South America, including Argentina, and is one of the metallic carpenter bees recognized in taxonomic studies of the group. Like other Xylocopa, it is a solitary bee whose females excavate nesting cavities in wood, a behavior that distinguishes carpenter bees from bees that build nests from wax or mud.
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What is Xylocopa splendidula?
Xylocopa splendidula is a large carpenter bee in the family Apidae. It belongs to the subgenus Schonnherria and is one of the metallic carpenter bees recognized in taxonomic studies.
Where has Xylocopa splendidula been recorded?
The species has been recorded in South America, including Argentina. Its range information comes from taxonomic records of the metallic carpenter-bee group.
Is Xylocopa splendidula a carpenter bee?
Yes, it is a carpenter bee in the genus Xylocopa. Like other Xylocopa species, it belongs to the bee family Apidae.
What does the name Xylocopa splendidula refer to?
Xylocopa splendidula is the species' scientific name. It is classified in the subgenus Schonnherria, a group that includes metallic carpenter bees.
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