Leioproctus chrysopyga
| Leioproctus chrysopyga | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. chrysopyga |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus chrysopyga | |
Leioproctus chrysopyga, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) chrysopyga, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Michael Batley in 2025.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet chrysopyga (Latin: "golden tail") is an anatomical reference.[1]
Description
The male body length is 4.9 mm, female body length 5.2 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black and dark brown, with a yellow-brown end to the female metasoma. The hair is mostly white to yellow and brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland Western Australia. The type locality is Wongawol, near Wiluna, in the Mid West region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calotis multicaulis and Rhodanthe charsleyae, as well as Acacia species.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Batley, M (2025). "Revision of the Australian bee subgenus Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) Cockerell, 1910 (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Neopasiphaeinae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 77: 1–88 [34]. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.77.2025.1908. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) chrysopyga Batley, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-19.