Apis mellifera

European honey bee at WREN Reserves

Apis mellifera at WREN Reserves - 3 Dec 2023 09:41 AM
Apis mellifera at WREN Reserves - 3 Dec 2023 09:41 AM
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 2 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Apis mellifera 9 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Apis mellifera 9 Dec 2023 KylieWaldon

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lol. I don't know how this bee could see to fly, yet alone the extra weight. Looked like egg on face. Not seen a EHB doused in pollen before.

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  • yam daisy Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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