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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Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 20 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capua intractana (A Tortricid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia sparsa (Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ciampa arietaria (Brown Pasture Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trichoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Caddisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 5 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 3 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chloroclystis approximata (Plumed or Cherry Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis fractaria (Ringed Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Listroderes difficilis (Vegetable weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sinpunctiptilia emissalis (Speedwell Pterror) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chlorocoma dichloraria (Guenee's or Double-fringed Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scioglyptis loxographa (Light Grey Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Persectania ewingii (Southern Armyworm) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scioglyptis loxographa (Light Grey Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thrincophora impletana (a Tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sandava xylistis (Rusty Snout) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ciampa arietaria (Brown Pasture Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Euphiltra eroticella (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis porphyricollis (Variable Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Persectania ewingii (Southern Armyworm) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Constrictana group constrictana at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chloroclystis filata (Filata Moth, Australian Pug Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thrincophora impletana (a Tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lophotoma metabula (A Erebid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis porphyricollis (Variable Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thrincophora impletana (a Tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Smyriodes undescribed species nr aplectaria at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Crocidolomia pavonana (Croci) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhapsa suscitatalis (Wedged Rhapsa) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Fisera eribola (Orange-hooded Crest-moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Constrictana group constrictana at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scoparia exhibitalis (A Crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis eriosoma (Green Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thyreocephalus sp. (genus) (Rove beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dichocrocis clytusalis (Kurrajong Leaf-tier, Kurrajong Bag Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysolarentia mecynata (Mecynata Carpet Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cryptoptila immersana (A Tortricid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Meranda susialis (Three-lined Snout) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Proteuxoa tortisigna (Streaked Rictonis Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Carrion Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Aulacophora hilaris (Pumpkin Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Zermizinga sinuata (Lucerne Looper, Spider Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sinpunctiptilia emissalis (Speedwell Pterror) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sandava xylistis (Rusty Snout) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Metasia dicealis (Metasia dicealis) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis eriosoma (Green Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 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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