Xylocopa capitata is a species of large carpenter bee in the family Apidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Big Black Large Carpenter Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Xylocopa viridigastra
- Xylocopa fimbriata
- Xylocopa nautlana
- Xylocopa sulcatipes
- Xylocopa gualanensis
- Xylocopa nigrita
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Xylocopa
- Species
- Xylocopa capitata
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