Exoneura angophorella


Exoneura angophorella, or Exoneura angophorella, is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1948 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 6 mm. The head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen reddish-ferruginous.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in New South Wales. The type locality is Lane Cove in Sydney.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. They nest in dead, dry plant stems, including Lantana.