Exoneura obscura
| Exoneura obscura | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Exoneura |
| Species: | E. obscura
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| Binomial name | |
| Exoneura obscura | |
Exoneura obscura or Exoneura (Exoneura) obscura is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1907 by German entomologist Johann Dietrich Alfken.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-west Western Australia, including Rottnest Island. The type locality is Mundijong.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b J. D. Alfken (1907). "Apidae". In W. Michaelsen & R. Hartmeyer (ed.). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens. Jena: G. Fischer. pp. 259–261 [261].
- ^ a b c d "Species Exoneura (Exoneura) obscura Alfken, 1907". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-07.