Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Acton, ACT

Apis mellifera at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022
Apis mellifera at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 28 Jan 2022 michael.batley
Apis mellifera 28 Jan 2022 AJB

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Intriguing black bee. Is it just old and lost its brown hairs? Wings a bit raggedly too

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Jan 2022 11:02 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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