Biology:Leioproctus alleynae
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Short description: Species of bee
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. alleynae
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Leioproctus alleynae, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae, 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 1935.[1][2]
Description
Male body length is about 8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the abdomen is "an iridescent greenish-purple of great beauty"; the hair is golden to reddish-gold.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Croydon, Victoria.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Bursaria spinosa and Leptospermum scoparium as well as Eucalyptus species.[1][2]
References
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