Exoneura florentiae

Exoneura florentiae, or Exoneura florentiae, is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1939 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Etymology

The specific epithet florentiae honours Elsa Florence d’Henzil Gosewinckel in appreciation of her assistance in collecting specimens.

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is the Black Sands estate in the Yarra Valley.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Dillwynia species.