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Western European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

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Field Notes

Description:

One of my first insect photos. Not the clearest in the world and not macro, but I got her flying and with a big ball of pollen. I love this one. I think this one got me hooked on trying to find other insects in my accidental but delightful hobby.

Habitat:

Garden in the Poconos

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks again Kristal. You make everything always so crystal clear.
KristalWatrous
The only honey bees found in North America are the Western (European) honey bee, Apis mellifera. This lovely lady (yes, all the workers you see are female) is A. mellifera.

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Mission
Pollinating Insects of the World
Photographed
PublishedNovember 12, 2011

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