Neopasiphae insignis
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Neopasiphae |
| Species: | N. insignis |
| Binomial name | |
| Neopasiphae insignis | |
Neopasiphae insignis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1930 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]
Description
The body length of the holotype is 10 mm. Colouration is mainly black and yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Rayment considered that the type locality was probably somewhere in Victoria, though the exact location is unknown.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Rayment, T (1930). "New and remarkable bees". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. 43: 42–61 [42]. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Neopasiphae insignis Rayment, 1930". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-19.