Leioproctus hamatus
| Leioproctus hamatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. hamatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus hamatus | |
Leioproctus hamatus, or Leioproctus (Filiglossa) hamatus, 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 1994.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet hamatus (Latin: "hooked") is an anatomical reference to the structure at the base of the mandibles.[1]
Description
Female body length is 5.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in New South Wales. The type locality is Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park, Sydney.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Persoonia species.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (1994). "Revision of Leioproctus (Filiglossa) Rayment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 33 (3): 299–304 [302]. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Filiglossa) hamatus Maynard, 1994". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-30.