Leioproctus badius
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. badius |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus badius | |
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Leioproctus badius, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) badius, 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 2013.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet badius (Latin: "reddish") refers to the colour of the metasoma.[1]
Description
Female body length is about 9 mm, male body length 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma orange with black patches. The hair is white to pale yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland south-eastern Queensland. The type locality is 5 km north-east of Springsure.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus populnea.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (2013). "Revision of Goniocolletes and seven Australian subgenera of Leioproctus (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Colletidae), and description of new taxa". Zootaxa. 3715 (1): 1–114 [101]. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) badius Maynard, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-01.