Leioproctus ferrisi

Leioproctus ferrisi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Leioproctus
Species:
L. ferrisi
Binomial name
Leioproctus ferrisi
Synonyms
  • Paracolletes ferrisi Rayment, 1935

Leioproctus ferrisi is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment in 1935.[1][2]

Description

Male body length is about 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black and ferruginous; the hair is white to pale brown and yellow.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Gunbower in north-western Victoria.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rayment, T (1935). A Cluster of Bees. Sydney: Endeavour Press. pp. 1–752 [671].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus ferrisi (Rayment, 1935)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-17.


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