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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
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Copyright © 2011
Phil Huntley-Franck
Night Bee -
Apis mellifera
Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
July 24, 2010
Bee was attracted to porch lights at 9:08 PM. First time I've ever seen a bee out and about in the dark.
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Phil Huntley-Franck
on 24 January, 2011 - 10:04pm
Last updated 25 January, 2011 - 5:03pm
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Vespula Vulgaris
, 25 January, 2011 - 5:03pm
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Honeybee
Apis mellifera. I've seen them occasionally fly to lights at night, though I wouldn't say its a commonly seen behavior.
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Brad Barnd
, 25 January, 2011 - 1:09am
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