Stenotritus splendidus

Stenotritus splendidus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Stenotritidae
Genus: Stenotritus
Species:
S. splendidus
Binomial name
Stenotritus splendidus
Synonyms
  • Melitribus pubescens splendida Rayment, 1930

Stenotritus splendidus is a species of bee in the family Stenotritidae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1930 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia. The holotype was collected at Geraldton.[1][2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Verticordia species.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Rayment, T (1930). "Studies in Australian bees". Victorian Naturalist. 47: 9–17 [14].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Stenotritus splendidus (Rayment, 1930)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-15.


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