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Bees - Apis mellifera

Bees - Apis mellifera
Otter Slough Conservation Area, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA
October 30, 2011
Size: ~15-17 mm
This totally exposed bee hive was observed this weekend; although I could see no visible honey in the comb. Early morning temps were ~45-48 degrees F which allowed me to within a couple feet to examine the comb. Guessing these are honey bees.

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Feral honey bees
Yes, they are the ordinary honey bee. Sometimes they build unprotected nests such as this. But they must have some honey hidden somewhere otherwise they won't make it through the winter.

You ought to link your two images of the hive.

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