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Posted by agnes128 8 or 9 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 04 at 5:27
For 2 years now, I've been sowing red runner beans on my balcony. I see frequently giant black bees on the red flowers. They do not seem interested in any other flowers (sunflowers excepted). I've "googled" for bees, but can't find a critter like "my bee" : more than 1 inch long, dark wings and body. The belly almost triangular. Last year I was lucky to see a giant moth (mistaking it for a hummingbird) and got some help from people on GW.
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RE: Giant black bee
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| Could it possibly be a wasp or hornet? |
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| Or a bumble bee..Check out my page Agnes..Thad |
RE: Giant black bee
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Cincinnata from Spain answered : That's a Xylocopa violacea
Thanks;
agnes |
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