Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Florey, ACT

Apis mellifera at Florey, ACT - 6 Nov 2024
Apis mellifera at Florey, ACT - 6 Nov 2024
Apis mellifera at Florey, ACT - 6 Nov 2024
Apis mellifera at Florey, ACT - 6 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 8 Nov 2024 michael.batley
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis 6 Nov 2024 CarbonAI
Unidentified 6 Nov 2024 KorinneM

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I'm hoping it's not the European honeybee.

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   8 Nov 2024
I'm afraid it is. The densely hairy eyes are one clue and the hind leg is the other important one.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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