Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Higgins, ACT

Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
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Apis mellifera 22 Nov 2020 michaelb
Apis mellifera 21 Nov 2020 AlisonMilton

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Not a nest, but a swarm. The swarm moved around for a couple of days. Arrived at this spot between 2:30 and 6:30 pm and was gone the next day. Several nests in the park nearby.

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Scaptia patula (March fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
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  • 20 Nov 2020 05:35 AM Recorded on
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