Xylocopa violacea, the violet carpenter bee, is the common European species of carpenter bee, and one of the largest bees in Europe. It is also native to Asia.
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Their world
Pollinators support ~75% of leading food crops.
Least ConcernVulnerableExtinct
Red List status of bees & pollinators as a group
One thing you can do for them today
Plant one native flower
Native plants feed local pollinators and birds far better than ornamentals.
Adopt a daily habit the violet carpenter bee will feel. Open the app