Leioproctus gurneyi
| Leioproctus gurneyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. gurneyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus gurneyi | |
Leioproctus gurneyi, or Leioproctus (Protomorpha) gurneyi, 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 2013.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet gurneyi honours cartoonist and comic strip creator Alex Gurney.[1]
Description
Male body length is about 5.6 mm, head width 1.9 mm; female body length 7.5 mm, head width 2.3 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with brown markings; the hair is white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in inland eastern Australia. The type locality is Ethabuka Reserve in Central West Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Lechenaultia divaricata.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Batley, M; Popic, TJ (2013). "Five new species of Leioproctus (Protomorpha) Rayment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 65: 39–50 [43]. doi:10.3853/j.2201-4349.65.2013.1597. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Protomorpha) gurneyi Batley, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-10.