Leioproctus plautus
| Leioproctus plautus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. plautus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus plautus | |
Leioproctus plautus, or Leioproctus (Protomorpha) plautus, 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 1991.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet plautus (Latin: "flat-footed") is an anatomical reference to the hind basitarsus.[1]
Description
Male body length is about 7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair is white and brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is 10–13 km north-east of Wanneroo.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Beaufortia elegans and Lechenaultia stenosepala.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Maynard, GV (1991). "Revision of Leioproctus (Protomorpha) Rayment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae) with description of two new species". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 30: 67–75 [70]. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Protomorpha) plautus Maynard, 1991". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-28.