Tropical Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa latipes, Real Bee, Entomology, Specimen

You will receive one Xylocopa latipes! These bees have beautiful colorful wings that shine in the light!

Please choose from the dropdown if you would like the larger or smaller size. The larger size is those seen in the photos. And the smaller ones will be a few centimeters smaller than the ones in the photos. The size of the smaller ones is closer to the size of the blue carpenter bee in my other listings.

Xylocopa latipes, the tropical carpenter bee, is a species of carpenter bee widely dispersed throughout Southeast Asia. As its name suggests, this bee inhabits forests in warm tropical climates and constructs nests by burrowing into wood.

My specimens come from farmed sources and are not taken from the wild. I cannot guarantee intact antennae on spread specimens (Butterflies and moths), as they are just too fragile. A simple fix to a broken antenna is clear nail polish or super glue.

Most, if not all insects are hand raised or from sustainable and ethical sources such as butterfly farms and aviaries. People in third-world countries are able to plant mass crops that are more sustainable and profitable than the natural land. They are given the motivation to maintain insect populations and their habitats. A purchase from my shop helps fight extinction and the destruction of habitats worldwide. We do not stock or encourage the collection of endangered/threatened species. I do my best to purchase my insects from responsible sources, so when you purchase an insect from me, you are also helping to promote insect and native forest conservation!!! :)

I am a LICENSED IMPORTER all specimens I carry are NOT endangered AND are absolutely legal to own. For more information please head to my shop FAQ's! :)