Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Molonglo River Reserve

Apis mellifera at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
Apis mellifera at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
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Apis mellifera 18 Sep 2018 michaelb

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Bee hive in dead tree.... near the Molonglo River and east of Denman Prospect.

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michaelb wrote:
   18 Sep 2018
I noticed the concentration of bees around a crack in the dead tree, see 2nd pic. As I approached to get a decent photo, a couple of them decided to harass me. This one gave me a mild sting.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 11 Sep 2018 06:31 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • True Bee nest present
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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