Ape legnaiola (Xylocopa violacea ) by mariogiannecchini
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L’ape legnaiola sta assaporando il nettare da questi fiori , ma alla sue spalle è in arrivo qualcuno che sembra voler partecipare al banchetto . Riusciranno a coesistere sullo stesso fiore ? Oppure sarà lotta?
The carpenter bee is sipping nectar from these flowers, but his shoulder is coming someone who seems to attend the banquet. Able to coexist on the same flower? Or will fight?
L'ape legnaiola (Xylocopa violacea LINNAEUS, 1758) è un insetto dalla livrea nero-viola cangiante, appartenente alla famiglia degli Apidae, diffusa nell'Europa centro-meridionale, spesso erroneamente identificata col nome di calabrone.
The carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea Linnaeus, 1758) is an insect from iridescent purple-black livery, the family of Apidae, widespread in central and southern Europe, often mistakenly identified with the name Hornet.
The solitary bee of 2,5-3 cm long (from head to the abdomen), the fast and noisy flight.
The Hymenoptera is one of the first that appears immediately after the winter, help him to become operational as soon pubescent and also the color black. It feeds on nectar and pollen collected mainly on flowers of Lamiaceae.
The female ovidepone in soft wood (rotting or less) in which digs cells separated by partitions, each hosting a single egg cell and a reservoir of pollen. Habit of digging into the wood of the genus derives its name (from the greek = xylose and wood kopto = cut).
It is not usual bite, only if he does not feel threatened (if you hold her hands sting for sure, but it can be to walk quietly on the palms)
Sometimes (but rarely as solitary Apoidea) can be pests because they dig tunnels in the beams of the roofs of houses. However, cases are rare and sporadic.
The body is black with shades of purple, pubescent. The wings are iridescent purple.
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Comments (30)
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y........AC MILAN WIN THE GAME 4-1 :)
anitalee
Great shot
erlandpil
Great picture erland
durleybeachbum
Great story pic! A super macro and very interesting information.
jayfar
Mario I like the shot and the info.
wysiwig
How do you say WOW in Italian? To capture this colorful bee is outstanding. To capture a second bee flying in to attack is unbelievable! Stunning work. Come si dice WOW in italiano? Per catturare questa colorato ape è eccezionale. Per catturare un ape che di volo a di attacco è incredibile! Stunning lavoro.
alanwilliams
A very painterly picture Mario, i love the colours in this.
Hendesse
Looks wonderful. Fantastic colors, light and DOF.
lior
Another excellent macro/details!
rainbows
A beautiful capture, dear Mario. Love the sunlight. The second bee is a bonus. Hugs. Di. xx
Faemike55
Stunning dual capture, Mario! Wonderful information as well
RodolfoCiminelli
Una splendida e fantastica macrofotografia Mario.....!!! Complimento......!!!
flora-crassella
a very cool insect!!!!! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
DAVER2112
Beautifully captured.
jmb007
splendida foto!!evidamente!!! buona giornata!!
alessimarco
Wow..veramente bella!!
aureagle
Have you seen it's skin??? It's mA very reflective and beautiful! Excellent shot! :)
sandra46
mai vista un'ape con le ali viola! incredibile! foto eccellente e istruttiva! ;-D
flavia49
ca**o!!! mai viste le ali blù!!!! fantastica!!
Pierrot_Lunaire
Stupenda foto con colori eccezionali!! Grande immagine, bravo Mario!!
adrie
Your a master in making beautiful macro shot my friend....excellent done.
danapommet
We call this a "two2 for one". Two bees in one shot. Exceptional capture Mario. Dana
sharky_
That one on the left is zeroing in fast.... Nice capture. Aloha
emmecielle
Basterebbe così poco per andare d'accordo... sia insetti che uomini! Ma mi sa che la violenza sia insita nella natura di ogni essere vivente! La macro è fantastica e i colori eccezionali! :)
myrrhluz
Marvelous image! Wonderful to see the one bee busily eating away and the other one zooming in like a fighter pilot. I can't stop looking at the zooming bee! Really amazing capture! I love the blurry background. Beautiful colors and patterns! I like the blossom just left of center on the bottom. It has a lovely painted look. Excellent light and color on the main bee and flower. Marvelous immagine! Meraviglioso vedere quello ape indaffarati a mangiare fuori e l'altro lo zoom come un pilota di caccia. Non riesco a smettere di guardare l'ape lo zoom! Davvero sorprendente la cattura! Mi piace lo sfondo sfocato. Bei colori e modelli! Mi piace il fiore appena a sinistra del centro sul fondo. Ha un aspetto bellissimo dipinto. Ottime luci e colori sul principale ape e fiore. Buona giornata e buon fine settimana.
MrsRatbag
Very lovely!
beatoangelico
beautiful capture and magic colors....super bravo..!!!
psyoshida
You' la VE ripetuta esso!! Un altro colpo stupefacente. Penso abbiate un'antenna speciale costruita nella vostra testa che lo dice che erano i grandi colpi stanno nascondendo! Fantastico è tutto che possa dire!!! You've done it again!! Another amazing shot. I think you have a special antenna built into your head that tells you were the great shots are hiding! Fantastic is all I can say!!!
Alex_Antonov
Beautiful work!
DukeNukem2005
This is an excellent!