Xylocopa waterhousei
| Xylocopa waterhousei | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Xylocopa |
| Species: | X. waterhousei
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| Binomial name | |
| Xylocopa waterhousei | |
Xylocopa waterhousei or Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) waterhousei is a species of carpenter bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian entomologist Remko Leys.[1][2]
Description
Body length is 20–26 mm; wing length 17–21 mm. Body pubescence is bright yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park. The holotype was collected near Mudginberri homestead. Associated habitats include open monsoon forest and shrubland.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calytrix brachychaeta.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Leys, R (2000). "A revision of the Australian carpenter bees, genus Xylocopa Latreille, subgenera Koptortosoma Gribodo and Lestis Lepeletier & Serville (Hymenoptera : Apidae)". Invertebrate Systematics. 14 (1): 115–136 [126]. doi:10.1071/IT98014. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ a b c d "Species Xylocopa (Koptortosoma) waterhousei Leys, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-19.