Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Higgins, ACT

Apis mellifera at Higgins, ACT - 4 Dec 2023
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Identification history

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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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Peltoschema delicatulum (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Echthromorpha intricatoria (Cream-spotted Ichneumon) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pyraloidea immature unidentified (Pyraloidea caterpillar / pupa) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Jun 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Lepiota s.l. at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2020 by Alison Milton
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by Alison Milton
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pseudoperga lewisii (A Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Garrha carnea (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Philobota productella (Pasture Tunnel Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Paropsis charybdis (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton

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  • 8 Abundance
  • 4 Dec 2023 09:04 AM Recorded on
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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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