Framed Blue Carpenter Bee

£25.00

Xyocopa Caerulea

A real Blue Carpenter Bee set and mounted in a 5×5 inch wooden frame, approximately 1 inch deep. 

The Blue Carpenter Bee is just one species of the carpenter family, which has a beautiful blue body and head and tinted blue wings.

Postage and packaging is £4.99.

Read more about this bee in the description below.

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Description

The Blue Carpenter Bee is a popular one in our collection. Our frames display the stunning blue body and wings. The midsection of the body of these bees are covered with small blue hairs, that gives the bees their beautiful colour. The abdomen and sides are also covered in hair albeit finer.

There are several different types of carpenter species, however generally the females live alongside their own daughters or sisters, creating a small social group. They use wood bits to form partitions between the cells in the nest. A some bore holes in wood. Since the tunnels are near the surface, structural damage is generally minor. However, carpenter bee nests are attractive to woodpecker which may do further damage by drilling into the wood to feed on the bees or their larvae.

Blue Carpenter Bee’s are a large species with an average size of 0.90 inches (2.3cms).

Our framed Blue Carpenter Bee specimens have been sourced responsibly. Find out more about where we source our butterflies and moths from.

Additional information

Dimensions 5 × 5 in
Country of origin

Indonesia
How to display

This frame comes with a single brass hanging hook which can be screwed into the rear of the frame, allowing you to hang it on a wall.

Alternatively, the frame is deep enough to stand freely by itself on a shelf.
Where to display

To preserve the colours of your specimen, it's best not to display your frame in direct sunlight. You should also avoid areas of high moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
About our frames

All of our frames are handmade and feature mitred joints. The hardwood we use is of a very dark brown colour, with visible woodgrain.

All of our frames use real glass.
Postage and packaging

All frames are bubble wrapped before posting. As an independent, family-run business, we try to re-use as much packaging as possible to limit our impact on the environment. Postage and packaging is charged at £4.99 per order.

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