Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Higgins, ACT

Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2017
Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 18 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 19 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Apis mellifera 18 Nov 2017 AlisonMilton

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This hive looks like it's about to swarm. It is so over-populated and has been this way for the past week at least.

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Leucocoprinus birnbaumii (Plantpot Dapperling) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Thysanoplusia orichalcea (Soybean Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Sinpunctiptilia emissalis (Speedwell Pterror) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acrossidius tasmaniae (Black-headed pasture cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tanychilus sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Circopetes obtusata (Grey Twisted Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Aglaopus pyrrhata (Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Atesta stigmosa (Longhorn or Longicorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Aedia leucomelas acronyctoides (Eastern Alchymist, Sweet Potato Leaf Worm or Sorcerer) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Australoactina sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dasygnathus sp. (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melobasis purpurascens (A jewel beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eysarcoris sp. (genus) (A stink bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Australothis rubrescens (Indian Weed Caterpillar) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Diatenes aglossoides (An Erebid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Constrictana group constrictana at Higgins, ACT - 16 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Caliroa cerasi (Pear and cherry slug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sydneyana (Pintail Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Notoncus capitatus (An epaulet ant) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cuspicona simplex (Green potato bug) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) cyanipennis (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) serricauda (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess Cicada) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2017 12:20 PM Recorded on
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  • True Bee nest present
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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