Is this a xylocopa carpenter bee?

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Jul 14, 2021

Can anyone help me ID this bee? Some of the bands are metallic teal color in the right light. Zipcode is 75082, Dallas TX area.

Thank you

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Jul 14, 2021

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jul 14, 2021

It appears to be a southern carpenter bee, Xylocopa micans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_micans

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mle_flowers Richardson, TX Jul 14, 2021

Thanks, much appreciated!

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