Leioproctus doreyi
| Leioproctus doreyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. doreyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus doreyi | |
Leioproctus doreyi, or Leioproctus (Exleycolletes) doreyi, 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 2023.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet doreyi honours entomologist James Dorey "for his sustained and enthusiastic promotion of Australian bees".[1]
Description
Female holotype body length is 11.2 mm, wing length 7.4 mm, head width 3.0 mm; male body length 9.9 mm, wing length 6.9 mm, head width 2.8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black. The hair on head and thorax of the female is bright orange, that of the male paler.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in coastal eastern Australia. The type locality is Tintenbar, New South Wales.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Cordyline stricta.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Batley, M (2023). "New species in the bee subgenus Leioproctus (Exleycolletes) Maynard (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Taxonomy. 31: 1–8. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Exleycolletes) doreyi Batley, 2023". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-11.