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Honey Bee
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Appearance
Dark brown. Body covered with hairs.
Lifecycle
Colony size — large (often greater than 30,000 individuals).
Preferred nest sites — hollow trees, roof and wall cavities.
Nest construction — Wax combs which hang vertically. Nests are in constant use throughout the life of the colony.
Habits
Swarming — swarms in Spring/early Summer.
Overwintering — whole colony.
Food preferences — honey and pollen.
Reluctant to sting unless provoked.
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