Apis mellifera
European honey bee at O'Malley, ACT
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| Apis mellifera | Mike | 21 Jul 2022 | |
| Apis mellifera | Mike | 21 Jul 2022 |
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Feral bee hive high in eucalyptus tree.
3 comments
21 Jul 2022
Should we report feral bees in case of spread of varroa mite? They could spread the mite and would be hard to treat. Or, the mite might reduce the feral bee population.
21 Jul 2022
The experience in NZ seems to suggest that if Varroa becomes widespread, apiarists will need to use miticides in their hives and feral populations will largely disappear.
22 Jul 2022
Any reports of feral bees would be welcome. It would be good to continue monitoring them & record their nest locations.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.122285-35.349862
- Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
- Places O'Malley, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 20 Jul 2022 12:39 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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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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