Xylocopa caerulea Blue Bumblebee JAVA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hymenoptera, First named by Christ, in 1791

Colour: Wings dark brown/black. Legs and abdomen black. Thorax mostly blue, variable in vividness.

Size: Body length 25-35mm, Wingspan 40-50mm

Comments & Applications:  Large and impressive tropical bee. Stunning velvet blue thorax. Always a favourite with collectors, the art and craft industry, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment and educational purposes

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting. Wings spread.

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