Leioproctus irroratus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus, 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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sprinkled Leioproctus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Amphylaeus morosus
- Amphylaeus obscuriceps
- Hylaeus rotundiceps
- Meroglossa itamuca
- Hylaeus nubilosus
- Leioproctus melanopsis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Colletidae
- Genus
- Leioproctus
- Species
- Leioproctus irroratus
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