Leioproctus baeckeae
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. baeckeae |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus baeckeae | |
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Leioproctus baeckeae, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) baeckeae, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment in 1948.[1][2]
Description
Male body length about 5 mm. Integumental colouration mainly green with a metallic lustre; hair white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Bolgart.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Babingtonia camphorosmae as well as Grevillea and Hakea species.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Rayment, T (1948). "Notes on remarkable wasps and bees. With specific descriptions". The Australian Zoologist. 11: 238–254 [248]. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) baeckeae (Rayment, 1948)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-19.