Leioproctus tarsalis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. tarsalis |
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| Leioproctus tarsalis | |
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Leioproctus tarsalis, or Leioproctus (Protomorpha) tarsalis, 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 1959.[1][2]
Description
Male body length about 7 mm. Integumental colouration mainly black, hair white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs across much of mainland Australia. The type locality is Caldwell, New South Wales, in the Riverina region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Rayment, T (1959). "A new and remarkable Colletid bee". The Australian Zoologist. 12: 334–336 [335]. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Protomorpha) tarsalis (Rayment, 1959)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-19.