Leioproctus subminutus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. subminutus |
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| Leioproctus subminutus | |
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Leioproctus subminutus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) subminutus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment in 1934.[1][2]
Description
Female body length is about 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the hair white to reddish-gold.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Swan River. It has also been recorded from Rottnest Island.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Rayment, T (1934). "Contributions to the fauna of Rottnest Island. VIII. Apoidea. With description of new species". Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Western Australia. 20: 201–212 [206]. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Leioproctus) subminutus (Rayment, 1934)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-18.