Exoneura perplexa


Exoneura perplexa, or Exoneura perplexa, is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1953 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

The body length is 5.5 mm. The head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen dusky red.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Mount Clay in the Portland district.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum and aster species.