Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Bruce, ACT

Apis mellifera at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
Apis mellifera at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
Apis mellifera at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2021
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Apis mellifera 12 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Apis mellifera 12 Oct 2021 AlisonMilton

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A swarm looking for a new nest.

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Acacia fimbriata (Fringed Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Stylidium graminifolium (grass triggerplant) at Bruce, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by rbannister
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by rbannister
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Bruce, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by rbannister
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Salsa sp. (genus) (Orb-weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lecithoceridae (family) (Tropical Longhorned Moths) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by Harrisi
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by Harrisi
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by Harrisi
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Harrisi
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Harrisi
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Harrisi
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by Steve_Bok
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by Steve_Bok
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Styphelia humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Olearia microphylla (Olearia) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Aug 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Crepidomenus fulgidus (Click beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Olearia microphylla (Olearia) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2021 by AlisonMilton
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by AlisonMilton
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Dryinidae (family) (Unidentified dryinid wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Nov 2021 by AlisonMilton
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Bruce, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Edusella lineata (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by alell
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by alell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurhopalus sp. (genus) (Dermestid beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by alell
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Sep 2021 by alell

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 12 Oct 2021 09:11 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

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

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