Biology:Leioproctus vitrifrons
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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. vitrifrons
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Leioproctus vitrifrons, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) vitrifrons, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1879.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. Type localities include Swan River and Eradu.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Chamelaucium uncinatum.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ {{{from}}} entry
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