Leioproctus floccosus
| Leioproctus floccosus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. floccosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus floccosus | |
Leioproctus floccosus, or Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) floccosus, 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 1992.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet floccosus (Latin: "with tufted hair") is an anatomical reference.[1]
Description
Female body length is about 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma very dark red-brown; the hair is white, with lateral tufts on the metasoma.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is The Dell, near Mundaring.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Maynard, GV (1992). "Revision of Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) Cockerell (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 31: 1–11 [6]. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) floccosus Maynard, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-28.