Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Yackandandah, VIC

Apis mellifera at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 4 Dec 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Apis mellifera 3 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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User's notes

not too many on the kunzeas or tea trees - there just wasn't room with all the other insects taking prime positions

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  • kunzea, tea tree, hypericum, blackberry, wild lavender 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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