L. boltoni can be found throughout the main islands of New Zealand and forages on the flowers of both native and introduced species of plants.

L. boltoni was first described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1904 using specimens collected by Lt Col Daniel Bolton, RE, in New Zealand in 1854.

The bee's pronotum is fixed to the mesothorax, the pronotal lobe covers the spiracle and is not connected with the tegula.

[5] The obvious character of pupae is that their surface colour progresses from pearly white to black as they grow.

[5] This species is widely distributed and can be found in the North, South, Stewart and Three Kings Islands.

[6] For L. boltoni, their preferred habitats include forest undergrowth, underneath grass, silts and sand or shell beaches.

Females dig tunnels and cells in clear ground with enough nearby vegetation, in cliff surfaces, coastal areas and in silt in river beds.

[5] Reproduction and seasonal rhythms Adult bees appear in spring or early summer between September and December.

[8] Life expectancy The species lives for approximately one year, with the adults dying in the fall.

This species has also adapted to foraging on the flowers of introduced plants and crops such as kiwifruit and onions.

[5] Knowledge about bee load-lifting capacity can help assess the foraging range of the species, which in turn can contribute to developing conservation strategies.

Experiments in the load-lifting capacity of L. boltoni show that this species can carry the maximal load of approximately 52% of their body weight.

[6] It has been hypothesised that the insects need for warmer temperatures is the reason why nests are placed in sunny areas.