violet carpenter bee (xylocopa violacea) taking nectar from the purple-coloured flower

animal apidae background beautiful bee biodiversity conservation black blossom blue bumblebee carpenter closeup color colorful entomology environment europe flower forests garden gardens habitat loss hymenoptera insect long tongue macro metallic sheen mustaches native species natural nature nectar sources nesting alone outdoor patrolling pollen territorial defense violacea violet wild wildlife wings woodnesting woodlands xylocopa