Hymenoptera · Introduced

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

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FIELD CHARACTERS

What to look for

A hairy bee with a banded abdomen; workers may carry pollen on their hind legs.

Watch flower visitation and record the plant. Keep a distance from colonies.

Identification limits

Hoverflies mimic bees. Count wing pairs in a clear image; avoid disturbing nests.

These introductory notes and broad habitat associations do not replace a species key.

VICTORIA · ALL LIFE STAGES

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