Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Wodonga, VIC

Apis mellifera at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Oct 2021 01:29 PM
Apis mellifera at Wodonga, VIC - 29 Oct 2021 01:29 PM
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 2 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Apis mellifera 4 Nov 2021 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 30 Oct 2021 KylieWaldon

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If this is a european honeybee then I've never noticed the lighter bands on the rear of its butt before!

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KylieWaldon wrote:
   4 Nov 2021
I've seen some pictures online and this does look like it is a european honey bee!

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  • euphorbia Associated plant
  • native bee, butterfly Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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