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Species Apis mellifera - Honey Bee - Apis mellifera
Copyright © 2006 Bill Claff

Species Apis mellifera - Honey Bee - Apis mellifera
Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
September 1, 2006
Perhaps too close to identify but it might be a nice addition if I can locate the right Guide.

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Species Apis mellifera - Honey Bee - Apis mellifera Species Apis mellifera - Honey Bee - Apis mellifera
Contributed by Bill Claff on 7 September, 2006 - 4:46pm
Last updated 9 April, 2009 - 3:47pm

Honeybee
Looks like Apis mellifera to me.
e.g.
… Sean McCann, 7 September, 2006 - 6:21pm

 
Yes
That looks obvious now. I've attached a better quality image that will move shortly to the Guide. The first image is destined for Frass.

Thanks!
… Bill Claff, 7 September, 2006 - 9:33pm

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