Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Bruce, ACT

Apis mellifera at Bruce, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 01:31 PM

Apis mellifera at Bruce, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 01:31 PM

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Identification history

	Apis mellifera	27 Sep 2021	MichaelMulvaney
	Unverified	26 Sep 2021	alell

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3 comments

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

26 Sep 2021

They look like sawfly larvae that may have been knocked of higher leaves - does this seem likely?

alell wrote:

27 Sep 2021

They are flying around. I’m pretty sure they are bees. I only have a phone for a camera at the moment so can’t really take decent pictures.

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

27 Sep 2021

Thanks now that you say bees of course that is what they are

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Location information

Coordinates 149.093056 -35.250000
Altitude 648.0m
Maps Bruce Ridge Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill
Places Bruce, ACT

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
24 Sep 2021 01:31 PM Recorded on
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alell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects

Additional information

Eucalyptus Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size
Unknown Gender

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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