Biology:Leioproctus aberrans

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Leioproctus aberrans
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Leioproctus
Species:
L. aberrans
Binomial name
Leioproctus aberrans
Leijs 2018[1][2]

Leioproctus aberrans, or Leioproctus (Colletellus) aberrans, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Remko Leijs in 2018.[1][2]

Etymology

The specific epithet aberrans refers to abnormal wing venation.[1]

Description

The holotype female body length is 6.2 mm, head width 2 mm, The allotype male body length is 5.2 mm, head width 1.8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with orange-brown markings.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in South Australia. The type locality is Bon Bon Station.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angianthus brachypappus.[2]

Angianthus brachypappus (spreading cup-flower), a forage plant of the bees

References

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