Leioproctus prolatus
| Leioproctus prolatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. prolatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus prolatus | |
Leioproctus prolatus, or Leioproctus (Filiglossa) prolatus, 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 prolatus (Latin: "elongated") is an anatomical reference to the elongated labial palps.[1]
Description
Female body length is 4.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Queensland. The type locality is the Beerburrum to Woodford Road, in the Sunshine Coast Region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Persoonia virgata.[1][2]
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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 [304]. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Filiglossa) prolatus Maynard, 1994". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-30.