Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus

Yellow-shouldered Bee at Acton, ACT

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2017
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2017
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Identification history

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus 20 Apr 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus 19 Apr 2017 michael.batley
Leioproctus sp. (genus) 19 Apr 2017 PeterA

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michaelb wrote:
   22 Apr 2017
The ALA uses the name Leioproctus (Leioproctus) irroratus for this species. Should we do the same?
   22 Apr 2017
Yes. It is probably a good idea to keep the terminology consistent across different sites.
Taxonomically, only the generic and specific parts of the name are important and omission of the subgeneric part will not cause any uncertainty or ambiguity. The use of subgenera has been more common in bee taxonomy because Charles Michener took the conservative view that premature creation of new genera could result in the need to rename species shaould they later be transferred to a new genus. The subgeneric name, therefore, is a placemarker indicating a group that may become a new genus when enough additional information has been accumulated.
michaelb wrote:
   23 Apr 2017
Thanks Michael, the name has been adjusted.

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Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by JohnBundock
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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 18 Apr 2017 02:35 PM Recorded on
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  • Corymbia peltata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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