Leioproctus exleyae
| Leioproctus exleyae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. exleyae |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus exleyae | |
Leioproctus exleyae, or Leioproctus (Charicolletes) exleyae, 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 exleyae honours entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1]
Description
Female body length is about 10 mm, male body length 9 mm. Integumental colouration is orange to mottled orange to black. The hair is mostly white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern inland Australia. The type locality is 120 km north of Innamincka, South Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Portulaca oleracea, Tribulus occidentalis, Eucalyptus argillacea, Eucalyptus melanophloia, Eucalyptus largiflorens, Eucalyptus populnea, Eucalyptus intertexta and Angophora floribunda, as well as Acacia species.[1][2]
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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 [65]. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Charicolletes) exleyae Maynard, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-31.