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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Cybister tripunctatus (A diving beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aulacophora hilaris (Pumpkin Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Erotylidae (family) (Fungus beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aedia leucomelas acronyctoides (Eastern Alchymist, Sweet Potato Leaf Worm or Sorcerer) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Maroga melanostigma (Pecan Stem Girdler) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Psaroxantha undescribed species (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysolarentia mecynata (Mecynata Carpet Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Leptoceridae sp. (family) (Long-horned caddisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hydrophilidae (family) (Unidentified water scavenger beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eudonia protorthra (A Scopariine moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Garrha ocellifera (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Symplecta (Trimicra) pilipes (A limoniid crane fly) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (A soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gryllotalpa australis (Mole cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sinpunctiptilia emissalis (Speedwell Pterror) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Simplicia armatalis (Crescent Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Barea subviridella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aeolothapsa malacella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Euphronarcha luxaria (Striated Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Belenois java (Caper White) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tessaromma undatum (Velvet eucalypt longhorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Praxis marmarinopa (owlet moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Praxis marmarinopa (owlet moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Holoplatys invenusta (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia sparsa (Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cheiracanthium sp. (genus) (Unidentified Slender Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Monocrepidus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capusa sp.(genus) (A Wedge moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 30 May 2022 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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