Leioproctus providus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. providus |
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Leioproctus providus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) providus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1879.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in both eastern and south-western Australia. Type localities include Mount Kosciuszko, at an elevation of 5,000 ft (1,500 m).[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- 1 2 Smith, F (1879). Descriptions of New Species of Hymenoptera in the Collection of the British Museum. London: British Museum. pp. 1–240 [8].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Leioproctus) providus (Smith, 1879)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-30.