Genus Xylocopa (Noun)
Meaning
Carpenter bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Carpenter bees of the genus Xylocopa are known for their distinctive shiny black bodies and metallic blue or green sheen.
- The genus Xylocopa is the largest genus of carpenter bees, with over 500 species worldwide.
- Female carpenter bees of the genus Xylocopa are typically larger than males and have a rounded abdomen.
- The genus Xylocopa is often divided into several subgenera, each containing multiple species of carpenter bees.
- Carpenter bees of the genus Xylocopa are important pollinators of many plant species, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.