Leioproctus capillatus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. capillatus |
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| Leioproctus capillatus | |
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Leioproctus capillatus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) capillatus, 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 1935.[1][2]
Description
Female body length is about 11 mm, the male 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair white through pale brown to golden.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Wilsons Promontory. Other published localities in Victoria include Emerald and Mount Buffalo, as well as Mount Canobolas in New South Wales.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum species.[1][2]
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