Exoneura grandis

Exoneura grandis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Genus: Exoneura
Species:
E. grandis
Binomial name
Exoneura grandis

Exoneura grandis, or Exoneura (Exoneura) grandis, is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1935 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]

Description

The body length is 10 mm. The head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen mostly light orange-red.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Caulfield.[2][1]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Rayment, T (1935). A Cluster of Bees. Sydney: Endeavour Press. pp. 1–752 [728].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Exoneura (Exoneura) grandis Rayment, 1935". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-14.