Abeille charpentière ou Xylocope ( Xylocopa violacea )

            Le xylocope (Xylocopa violacea) est un insecte ailé et dodu faisant partie de la très vaste famille des hyménoptères . Il s'agit en fait d'une très grosse abeille, au corps poilu et massif pouvant mesurer 30 mm de longueur pour une envergure de 55 mm. Une fort belle bête donc, reconnaissable à son vol bruyant ressemblant à un gros bourdonnement et à sa couleur noire bleutée. Le Xylocope sort par temps chaud pour butiner le pollen des fleurs à l'aide de sa robuste "trompe". Cette dernière est surmontée de mandibules puissantes lui permettant de creuser le bois pour y faire son nid. Ce bel Hyménoptère présente 4 ailes membraneuses translucides teintées de violacé.
Malgré son aspect un peu impressionnant, cet insecte ne représente aucun danger pour l'homme et s'attaque seulement aux bois extérieurs s'ils sont déjà bien abîmés et donc tendres.
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The xylocope (Xylocopa violacea) is a winged and plump insect that is part of the very large Hymenoptera family. It is actually a very large bee, hairy body and massive can measure 30 mm in length for a wingspan of 55 mm. A very beautiful beast so, recognizable by its noisy flight resembling a big buzz and its bluish black color. The Xylocope comes out in hot weather to pollinate the pollen flowers with its robust "horn". The latter is surmounted by powerful mandibles allowing him to dig the wood to make his nest there. This beautiful Hymenoptera has 4 translucent membranous wings tinged with purplish.
Despite its somewhat impressive appearance, this insect represents no danger to humans and attacks only outdoor woods if they are already well damaged and therefore tender.
   

Taken in: France / Hauts-de-France / Arrondissement de Saint-Quentin / Essigny-le-Petit (show map)

Taken on: August 16, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D500, f/9.0, 1/640 sec, 500mm (=750mm), ISO 250 (more info) (hide info)

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