Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Fisher, ACT

Apis mellifera at Fisher, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
Apis mellifera at Fisher, ACT - 1 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 2 Dec 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Apis mellifera 2 Dec 2019 Marthijn

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A clear example of the feral bee problem. The second image is from 2011 when the same hollow was occupied by an Owlet Nightjar.

2 comments

   2 Dec 2019
Thanks MarthJin are you ok with the Parks Service using these images, with acknowledgement in social media posts and other education uses?
Marthijn wrote:
   3 Dec 2019
You can use the images, no problem.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Oct 2019 08:32 AM Recorded on
  • Marthijn Recorded by

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  • True Bee nest present
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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