It has a damaged right wing. On Lavandula dentata in my garden in SW France. September 23rd 2007.
by philomel Sep 23, 2007 8:04 PM
X. violacea is a very large bee. Here you can see a honey bee in the background for comparison. Even allowing for perspective the size difference is apparent.
by philomel Sep 23, 2007 8:09 PM
An undamaged (and very lively) bee on Verbena bonariensis in my garden in SW France. September 23rd 2007.
by philomel Sep 23, 2007 8:15 PM
Enjoying the Lavandula dentata in my garden in SW France. September 23rd 2007.
by philomel Sep 23, 2007 8:20 PM
Here you can see the hairs fringing the abdomen.
by philomel Sep 23, 2007 8:22 PM
perfect fit in scarlet runner bean blossom
by tardis Jul 14, 2010 10:18 PM
very large and attractive
by tardis Jul 14, 2010 10:21 PM
homing in on Tecoma stans
by tardis Jul 14, 2010 10:25 PM
nipping base of flower to obtain nectar
by tardis Jul 14, 2010 10:28 PM
