Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Burradoo, NSW

Apis mellifera at Burradoo, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
Apis mellifera at Burradoo, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
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Apis mellifera 3 Jan 2023 michael.batley
Tetragonula carbonaria 3 Jan 2023 GlossyGal

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2 comments

   3 Jan 2023
This is a rather dark specimen of Apis mellifera, but dark forms are fairly common. Tetragonula carbonaria is very much smaller.
GlossyGal wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
Sigh. Thank you for the information Michael. I'll keep trying - one day I'll see a native bee!

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  • Grevillea 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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