Black Tropical Carpenter Bee | Xylocopa Latipes | Small Frame - Taxidermy Entomology Home Decor Framed Natural Art

Xylocopa latipes, commonly known as the tropical carpenter bee or broad-handed carpenter bee, is one of the largest bee species in the world. Native to Southeast Asia, these robust, solitary insects are easily recognised by their glossy black bodies and iridescent, metallic wings.

 Beautifully mounted in our small frame. 
Full size of frame: 12cm x 12cm

Please kindly note: The photos you see show the type of species you are buying and not the exact same item you’ll receive as every insect is uniquely beautiful. 

All my insects are ethically sourced from conservation projects worldwide. For more information please find my background info and ethics. 

If you would like to see the exact same item you will be receiving please don’t hesitate to drop us a message before buying so we can take & send you extra photos of our current stock to chose from. 

Black frames come as standard choice as they’re our best sellers however we do have stock of white frames upon request so please drop us a message if you’d like to change to white frames.