Leioproctus asper
| Leioproctus asper | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. asper |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus asper | |
Leioproctus asper, or Leioproctus (Odontocolletes) asper, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Glynn Maynard in 1997.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet asper (Latin: "rough") is an anatomical reference to the strongly punctate tegulae.[1]
Description
Female body length is 11 mm, male body length 9 mm. Integumental colouration is dark brown to black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 8.4 km east of Meekatharra, in the Mid West region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (1997). "Revision of Leioproctus (Anacolletes) Michener and description of a new subgenus Leioproctus (Odontocolletes) (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 36 (2): 137–148 [140]. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Odontocolletes) asper Maynard, 1997". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-30.