Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Franklin, ACT

Apis mellifera at Franklin, ACT - 1 Nov 2023
Apis mellifera at Franklin, ACT - 1 Nov 2023
Apis mellifera at Franklin, ACT - 1 Nov 2023
Apis mellifera at Franklin, ACT - 1 Nov 2023
Apis mellifera at Franklin, ACT - 1 Nov 2023
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Apis mellifera 1 Nov 2023 michael.batley
Apis mellifera 1 Nov 2023 HappyWanderer

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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Heliocosma melanotypa (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Muscoidea (super family) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 22 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Franklin, ACT - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Muscoidea (super family) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 4 Mar 2024 by HappyWanderer
Syringoseca rhodoxantha (A concealer moth) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Solanum nigrum (Black Nightshade) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 14 Feb 2024 by HappyWanderer
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 31 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 31 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 15 Jan 2024 by HappyWanderer
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 21 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 21 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 7 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 7 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 7 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 7 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 6 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Tritaxys sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 6 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 6 Dec 2023 by HappyWanderer
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Mogulones geographicus (Paterson's Curse root weevil) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Muscoidea (super family) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at North Mitchell Grassland  (NMG) - 20 Nov 2023 by HappyWanderer
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Franklin, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by HappyWanderer
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Franklin, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by HappyWanderer
Trupanea (genus) (Fruit fly or seed fly) at Franklin, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by HappyWanderer
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Franklin, ACT - 31 Oct 2023 by HappyWanderer
Argemone ochroleuca (Mexican Poppy) at Franklin, ACT - 24 Oct 2023 by lbradley
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Franklin, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Franklin, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Franklin, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Whirlwind
Sorghum leiocladum (Wild Sorghum) at Franklin, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by JaneR
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Franklin, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Symphyta (suborder) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Franklin, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by nicholasvilliers
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Franklin, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Franklin, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Franklin, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Harrison, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Harrison, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Silybum marianum (Variegated Thistle) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Franklin, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Franklin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Bluegrass) at Harrison, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by MichaelMulvaney

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2023 10:47 AM Recorded on
  • HappyWanderer Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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