Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Wodonga, VIC

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Apis mellifera DiBickers 2 Feb 2025
Apis mellifera KimberiRP 29 Jan 2025
Apis mellifera KylieWaldon 23 Dec 2024

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I think these were all european honey bees even though some were almost black and others very light coloured. The bushes weren't humming with them, but there were about 10 of these in every tree or bush with flowers.

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  • 40 Abundance
  • 22 Dec 2024 08:40 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by
  • Tristaniopsis laurina (Kanooka, Water Gum), sedges, plaintain, weeds, etc Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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