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Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Apis mellifera at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023
Apis mellifera at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023
Apis mellifera at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 5 Feb 2023 michaelb
Apis mellifera 5 Feb 2023 JimL

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Constant flow of what looked like European Honeybees into this old dead tree across from Namarag.

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Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by JimL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by JimL
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Location information

Species information

  • Apis mellifera Scientific name
  • European honey bee Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 5 Feb 2023 08:49 AM Recorded on
  • JimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Bee nest present

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