Leioproctus davisi
| Leioproctus davisi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. davisi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus davisi | |
Leioproctus davisi, or Leioproctus (Filiglossa) davisi, 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 1994.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet davisi honours G.J. Davis.[1]
Description
Female body length is about 5 mm, male body length 4–4.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the metasoma of females is orange-brown, that of males black with a broad yellow band.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Powelltown. It has also been recorded from Mount Baw Baw.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are solitary flying mellivores that nest gregariously in the ground. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Persoonia arborea.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (1994). "Revision of Leioproctus (Filiglossa) Rayment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 33 (3): 299–304 [301]. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Filiglossa) davisi Maynard, 1994". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-29.