by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Teddy-bear Bee This species features in my book A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of Australia Autographed Copies Available Scientific Name: Amegilla (Asaropoda) bombiformis Size: Total Length 15 mm What does it look like? Stocky, golden-yellow bee, with 6...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Blue Banded Bee This species features in my book A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of Australia Autographed Copies Available Scientific Name: Amegilla spp. Size: Total Length 15 mm What does it look like? Adults have a black abdomen with bright metallic blue...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, November 7, 2020
European Honeybee Scientific Name: Apis mellifera Size: Total Length 16 mm What does it look like? The European Honeybee is generally yellowish-brown all over, with blackish-brown bands on the abdomen and an orange-brown wash. Some variation in colour and pattern...
