Bug FAQSlender-scaped Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa tenuiscapa · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Apidae
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The slender-scaped carpenter bee (Xylocopa tenuiscapa) lives in South and Southeast Asian countries. It is active during the day, but in parts of southern India it also flies on moonlit nights and visits night-blooming trees.
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When you see it
The bee is diurnal, yet in the Western Ghats it has been observed flying at night under moonlight.
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Questions people ask
When is Xylocopa tenuiscapa active?
It is mainly active during daylight hours, but in the Western Ghats it also flies on moonlit nights.
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Same family (Apidae)
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_tenuiscapa
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