Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Burradoo, NSW

Apis mellifera at Burradoo, NSW - 31 Dec 2022
Apis mellifera at Burradoo, NSW - 31 Dec 2022
Apis mellifera at Burradoo, NSW - 31 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 3 Jan 2023 michael.batley
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica 3 Jan 2023 GlossyGal

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Both feeding & collecting?

3 comments

   3 Jan 2023
I can tell from the nice picture of the wing venation, but the things to look for in Apis mellifera are the very hairy eyes and the flattened, largely hairless lower hind leg, where they carry the pollen.
GlossyGal wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
Not again?! I will not be deterred...
GlossyGal wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
Thank you for your patient explanation Michael. I really appreciate it.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2022 03:37 PM Recorded on
  • GlossyGal Recorded by

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  • I don't know...maybe a shasta daisy? Flower diam 8cm approx 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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