Leioproctus crispus
| Leioproctus crispus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. crispus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus crispus | |
Leioproctus crispus, or Leioproctus (Protomorpha) crispus, 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 2013.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet crispus (Latin: "curly") refers to the facial hair of the female.[1]
Description
Male body length is about 6.8 mm, head width 2.1 mm; female body length 7.5 mm, head width 2.3 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black and brown; the hair is white to brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland eastern Australia. The type locality is 24 km south-west of Charleville, Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila gilesii, Petalostylis labicheoides and Stemodia glabella.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Batley, M; Popic, TJ (2013). "Five new species of Leioproctus (Protomorpha) Rayment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 65: 39–50 [41]. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.65.2013.1597. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Protomorpha) crispus Batley, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-10.