Apis mellifera
European honey bee at Springdale Heights, NSW
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| Apis mellifera | MichaelMulvaney | 12 Aug 2021 | |
| Apis mellifera | PaulF | 10 Aug 2021 |
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User's notes
Bee hive in a tree trunk.
2 comments
13 Aug 2021
Hi @PaulF, were these bees coming out of a Eucalypt hollow? :)
13 Aug 2021
Yes. I observe these on a regular basis. Last year I sighted a swarm about 100m away and bees took up residence afterwards.
Location information
- Coordinates 146.960330-36.018610
- Places Springdale Heights, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 10 Aug 2021 12:45 PM Recorded on
- PaulF Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Yes Nest present
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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
- External link More information
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