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Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Small insect. Black head with yellow hairs. Black thorax with yellow hair. Gold and black abdomen.

Habitat:

Can be found anywhere good flowers grow. This one was found on the campus of a university.

Reference Links:

Honey Bees (Apis) - Information on Honey Bees, Western honey bee, Subfamily Apinae - Honey, Bumble, Long-horned, Orchid, and Digger Bees - BugGui…

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