Leioproctus tomentosus
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. tomentosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus tomentosus | |
Leioproctus tomentosus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) tomentosus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Terry Houston in 1989.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet tomentosus (Latin: "densely covered with matted wool or hair") is an anatomical reference.[1]
Description
The male holotype body length is 5.2 mm, female paratype about 6 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair is white.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia on the coastal plain some 140–180 km north of Perth. The type locality is Cataby. It has also been recorded from Badgingarra National Park.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Conospermum crassinervium.[1][2]
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References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Houston, TF (1989). "Leioproctus bees associated with Western Australian smoke bushes (Conospermum spp.) and their adaptations for foraging and concealment (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Paracolletini)". Records of the Western Australian Museum. 14: 275–292 [286]. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Leioproctus) tomentosus Houston, 1989". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-23.