Xylocopa virginica krombeini

Hurd, 1961

South Florida Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica krombeini is a of the eastern carpenter bee restricted to southern Florida. As part of the Xylocopini tribe, it shares the robust body form and wood-nesting characteristic of large carpenter bees. The subspecies designation reflects geographic isolation and potential morphological differentiation from nominate X. virginica in the eastern United States. Like other Xylocopa, it is a solitary with incipient social traits, including prolonged maternal care and cohabitation of daughters with mothers.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xylocopa virginica krombeini: //ɡzɪˈloʊkəpə vɜrˈdʒɪnɪkə kroʊmˈbaɪni//

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Habitat

Southern Florida, including subtropical hardwood hammocks, pine rocklands, and urbanized coastal areas with suitable wooden nesting substrates.

Distribution

to southern Florida, United States; distinct from the broader range of nominate Xylocopa virginica which occurs throughout the eastern United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Belgium, likely representing introduced or vagrant individuals.

Similar Taxa

  • Xylocopa virginica virginicaNominate occurring throughout eastern North America north of Florida; distinguished by geographic range and subtle morphological differences in and coloration.
  • Xylocopa sonorinaValley carpenter bee of southwestern North America; similar size and but geographically and with different male facial markings.

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