Apis mellifera
European honey bee at Molonglo River Reserve
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| Apis mellifera | MichaelBedingfield | 18 Sep 2018 |
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Bee hive in dead tree.... near the Molonglo River and east of Denman Prospect.
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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.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.038112-35.305472
- Altitude 587.6m
- Maps Molonglo River Reserve
- Places Molonglo, ACT
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 11 Sep 2018 06:31 PM Recorded on
- MichaelBedingfield Recorded by
- Yes Nest present
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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- MichaelBedingfield Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Apis mellifera Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Species information
- Apis mellifera Scientific name
- European honey bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 6069.1m Recorded at altitude
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