Leioproctus litotes
| Leioproctus litotes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. litotes |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus litotes | |
Leioproctus litotes, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) litotes, 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 2013.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet litotes (Latin: "plain" or "simple") refers to its undistinguished appearance.[1]
Description
Male body length is about 6 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly brown. The hair is pale to dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland. The type locality is Babinda.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (2013). "Revision of Goniocolletes and seven Australian subgenera of Leioproctus (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Colletidae), and description of new taxa". Zootaxa. 3715 (1): 1–114 [41]. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Leioproctus) litotes Maynard, 2013". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-02.