Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Hackett, ACT

Apis mellifera at Hackett, ACT - 26 Oct 2018
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Apis mellifera 27 Oct 2018 waltraud
Apis mellifera 26 Oct 2018 WalterEgo

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waltraud wrote:
   28 Oct 2018
Unfortunately a lot of tree hollows in the reserve are occupied by honey bees. Lots of honeybee swarms from a rogue beekeeper at the south side of the laneway to lower Hackett reservoir.

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  • 26 Oct 2018 10:11 AM Recorded on
  • WalterEgo Recorded by

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

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