Leioproctus zephyr explained

Leioproctus zephyr is a species of bee in the family Colletidae family that is native to Western Australia.

It was discovered by Kit Prendergast in 2022, who named the species after her dog Zephyr. ^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: New native bee species with distinctive 'snout' discovered in Perth's Kings Park. Kate Leaver. 5 November 2022. 27 January 2023. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
2. Web site: Newly-Described Species of Australian Native Bee Has Dog-Like ‘Snout’. Natali Anderson. 31 October 2022. 27 January 2023. Sci News.