Leioproctus diloris
| Leioproctus diloris | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. diloris |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus diloris | |
Leioproctus diloris, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) diloris, 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 diloris (Latin: "two-striped") is an anatomical reference to banding on the male metasoma.[1]
Description
The male body length is about 6.7 mm, female body length 7.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with the metasoma dull orange and brown. The hair is white and brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the south of Western Australia. The type locality is 60 km north of Esperance.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Daviesia 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 [42]. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.77.2025.1908. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) diloris Batley, 2025". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-23.