Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Burradoo, NSW

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Both feeding & collecting?

3 comments

   3 Jan 2023
I can tell from the nice picture of the wing venation, but the things to look for in Apis mellifera are the very hairy eyes and the flattened, largely hairless lower hind leg, where they carry the pollen.
GlossyGal wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
Not again?! I will not be deterred...
GlossyGal wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
Thank you for your patient explanation Michael. I really appreciate it.

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  • I don't know...maybe a shasta daisy? Flower diam 8cm approx Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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