Leioproctus abdominalis, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) abdominalis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1879.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across much of mainland Australia. Type localities include Swan River and Geraldton in Western Australia, Hermannsburg in the Northern Territory, Adelaide in South Australia and Wentworth in New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus largiflorens.
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