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Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

Given that honey bees are threatened in many places, it was nice to see this one! They stroke their wings 11,400 times per minute, producing the buzzing sound.

Habitat:

Woods along Haw River

Reference Links:

Western honey bee, Species Apis mellifera - Western Honey Bee - BugGuide.Net

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