Apis mellifera

European honey bee at Yackandandah, VIC

Apis mellifera at Yackandandah, VIC - 5 Aug 2023 12:34 PM
Apis mellifera at Yackandandah, VIC - 5 Aug 2023 12:34 PM
Apis mellifera at Yackandandah, VIC - 5 Aug 2023 12:34 PM
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Apis mellifera 8 Aug 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Apis mellifera 7 Aug 2023 KylieWaldon

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the hum of bees was very noticeable on these two shrubs. Didn't see any on the wattles in the forest. maybe too wet.

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