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Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Deakin, ACT

Apis mellifera at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020
Apis mellifera at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020
Apis mellifera at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020
Apis mellifera at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020
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Apis mellifera 15 Apr 2020 michaelb
Apis mellifera 14 Apr 2020 JackyF

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Bee hive in burnt-out gum trunk

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Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000 Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Indigofera adesmiifolia (Tick Indigo) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by JackyF Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TomT Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Jul 2020 by JackyF Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000 zz bolete at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by LisaH Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000 Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by Ct1000 Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by JackyF Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by JackyF Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Ct1000 Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Oct 2019 by KL Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by JackyF Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by LisaH Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by JackyF Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by LisaH Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by KL
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by ebristow
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Indigofera adesmiifolia (Tick Indigo) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Jul 2021 by LisaH
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 16 May 2021 by ebristow
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TomT
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Perenniporia ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
zz bolete at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by TomT
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Oct 2019 by KL
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by LisaH
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by KL

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Location information

Species information

  • Apis mellifera Scientific name
  • European honey bee Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 14 Apr 2020 02:00 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

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

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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