Leioproctus crinitus
| Leioproctus crinitus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. crinitus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus crinitus | |
Leioproctus crinitus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) crinitus, 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 crinitus (Latin: "hairy") is an anatomical reference.[1]
Description
Male body length is about 8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black. The hair is white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in arid central Australia. The type locality is 17.6 km south of Angas Downs Homestead in the south of the Northern Territory.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Baeckea species.[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 [46]. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Leioproctus) crinitus Maynard, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-02.