Leioproctus idiotropoptera
| Leioproctus idiotropoptera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. idiotropoptera |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus idiotropoptera | |
Leioproctus idiotropoptera is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Canadian entomologist Laurence Packer in 2006.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet idiotropoptera (Greek: "bizarre" or "whimsical" + "wing") refers to the unusual form of the male forewing.[1]
Description
Male body length is 6.3 mm, forewing length 3.8 mm, head width 1.7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma and legs dark brown. The hair is white to pale brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Litchfield National Park.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Packer, L (2006). "A new Leioproctus with unique wing venation in males (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Paracolletinae) with comments on unusual wing modifications in bees" (PDF). Zootaxa. 1104: 47–57 [48]. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus idiotropoptera Packer, 2006". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-04.