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National Natural Monument
Insects

Ogasawara Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa ogasawarensis

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A large bee found only on the Ogasawara Islands. It tunnels into dead wood to nest and collects nectar and pollen from flowers. Valuable to the island ecosystem, it is protected as a Natural Monument.

Scientific name
Xylocopa ogasawarensis
Group
Insects
Prefectures
Tokyo
Japanese Red List (Ministry of the Environment)
Near ThreatenedMinistry of the Environment Red List 2020
日本語
オガサワラクマバチ
简体中文
小笠原木蜂

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Yes. The Ogasawara Carpenter Bee is protected as a Natural Monument (1 national and 0 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Ogasawara Carpenter Bee" on this page.

The Ogasawara Carpenter Bee is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo.

The Ogasawara Carpenter Bee is listed as "Near Threatened" in the Ministry of the Environment Red List 2020 (listed as オガサワラクマバチ).

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