Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Chiltern, VIC

Apis mellifera at Chiltern, VIC - 7 Sep 2023
Apis mellifera at Chiltern, VIC - 7 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 11 Sep 2023 michaelb
Apis mellifera 8 Sep 2023 KylieWaldon

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this is the first time i've been at a site where the european honeybee was outnumbered. i saw more native or other bees than this one!

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 7 Sep 2023 11:58 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • Calytrix tetragona Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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