Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Canberra Central, ACT

Apis mellifera at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Sep 2023
Apis mellifera at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 12 Sep 2023 michael.batley
Apis mellifera 12 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) 12 Sep 2023 Roger

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This little bee could be dead, there was not a lot of movement or he was just warming up from a cold night, i didn't touch to find out.

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  • 12 Sep 2023 12:11 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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