Biology:Leioproctus subpunctatus
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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. subpunctatus
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Leioproctus subpunctatus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) subpunctatus, 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
Female body length is about 11 mm, the male 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair white through pale brown and yellowish.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Swan River.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ {{{from}}} entry
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