Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Wodonga

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Identification history

Apis mellifera	17 Nov 2020	HarveyPerkins
Apis mellifera	17 Nov 2020	karenretra
Unverified	17 Nov 2020	KylieWaldon

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Lots, n lots, n lots, n lots of bees in a swarm - all over this box high up in tree. Hope the occupant got away. The bees appear settled and making honey? The swarming was about 20 feet up and wide. I didn't want to go too close for a photo! Some bees flying appeared darker or blacker but hard to tell. Moving quickly.

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karenretra wrote:

17 Nov 2020

Yes, it's been a big season for swarms. Honey bees are quite keen on the dimensions of nestboxes (and tree hollows for that matter) and frequently set up home in them. They could be just passing by, but if they fancy it, expect the activity to settle down to a steady coming and going of bees.

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Sighting information

10000 Abundance
17 Nov 2020 11:05 AM Recorded on
KylieWaldon Recorded by
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KylieWaldon Albury, Wodonga NatureMapr Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects

Species information

Apis mellifera Scientific name
European honey bee Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Major weed or pest
Up to 6069.1m Recorded at altitude
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