Leioproctus elegans
| Leioproctus elegans | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Leioproctus |
| Species: | L. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Leioproctus elegans | |
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Leioproctus elegans, or Leioproctus (Charicolletes) elegans, 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 1853.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in eastern Australia. Type localities include Adelaide in South Australia as well as Mackay and Charleville, Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Cassia, Eucalyptus and Wahlenbergia species.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Smith, F (1853). Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. Andrenidae and Apidae. London: British Museum. pp. 1–197 [9].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Leioproctus (Charicolletes) elegans Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
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