Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Higgins, ACT

Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 09:04 AM
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Apis mellifera 7 Dec 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Apis mellifera 6 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton

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There had been three bee hives in the trees in this park but all three seem to now be abandoned, though I don't know why.

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  • Dandelion Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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