Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Paddys River, ACT

Apis mellifera at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jan 2017
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 20 Jun 2017 michaelb

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In Gigerline Nature Reserve, at Tharwa Sandwash.

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Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Tennent, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Caledia captiva (grasshopper) at Tennent, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Tennent, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Tennent, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Omoedus marginatus (Tiny Ant-eating Jumper) at Tennent, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Tennent, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Tennent, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Tennent, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Tennent, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Tennent, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by JohnBundock
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Jul 2021 by michaelb
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Charadrius melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by Ct1000
Urnisa guttulosa (Common Urnisa) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Tennent, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Tennent, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tennent, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Tennent, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Melanodryas cucullata (Hooded Robin) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by Liam.m
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Tennent, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Tennent, ACT - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Tennent, ACT - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Tennent, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Tennent, ACT - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Vallisneria australis (Ribbonweed, Eelweed) at Tennent, ACT - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Tennent, ACT - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Tennent, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by KumikoCallaway
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Tennent, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Tennent, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Philobota protecta (A concealer moth) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Atriplex semibaccata (Creeping Saltbush) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Anthosachne scabra (Common Wheat-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2017 by Dkolsky
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jul 2015 by Christine
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Cheilanthes distans (Bristly Cloak Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2014 by michaelb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Dec 2009 by michaelb
Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Tharwa, ACT - 26 Mar 2005 by michaelb
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Feb 2004 by michaelb

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 Jan 2017 06:51 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • Lythrum salicaria Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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