Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Monitoring Site 136 - Riparian

Apis mellifera at Monitoring Site 136 - Riparian - 18 Dec 2023
Apis mellifera at Monitoring Site 136 - Riparian - 18 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Apis mellifera 20 Dec 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Apis mellifera 19 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Apis mellifera 19 Dec 2023 KylieWaldon

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A fat branch chunk of gum tree had snapped off from high above, and cracked when it hit the ground like an egg, spilling out this huge bee hive. The queen must still be inside as the worker bees were still going in and out. The chunk was about 40cm thick and 1M long. Its hit right on the edge of the track. The bees were not swarming or dangerous like.

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  • 20 Abundance
  • 18 Dec 2023 08:10 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Bee nest present

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