Violet carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea)
Our first record of the violet carpenter bee has been recorded in two days. This species distribution extends from Europe across Asia can reach as far as central China. It is a very large bee, reaching 2.5cm, with a black body and violet coloured wings.
Our two records are from Trinity, 01/06/19 and 02/06/19 and have been verified as correct by a UK verifier.
