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Apis mellifera
Three sections: head, abdomen, and rear. Six black legs, two black antennae, golden yellow fuzz covering abdomen, Black and golden yellow stripes cover rear section. Transparent wings, diamond shaped head, approx. 2 centimeters long
Found presumably gathering nectar from a large swan's neck agave flower at 10:50 am. Half shade half direct sunlight. Other close flowers are also being cultivated by the bees. High 60s in temperature climbing into 70s.
Same bees are found at this location continually throughout the day
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