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African Bee

Apis mellifera scutellata

Description:

It is native to central and southern Africa, though at the southern extreme it is replaced by the Cape honey bee, Apis mellifera capensis.

Notes:

Could anyone say if this is the African or Cape Honey bee?

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5 Comments

mendes.madalena
mendes.madalena 10 years ago

and i only noticed now that you said, cool :)

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Yes, just at the bottom there... I only noticed when I edited the photos!

mendes.madalena
mendes.madalena 10 years ago

the white around the eye?

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Thanks mendes, did you see the hair on the eye!! :)

mendes.madalena
mendes.madalena 10 years ago

great capture!

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Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Sep 9, 2013

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