Leioproctus providellus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) providellus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1905.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern mainland Australia. Published localities include Windsor, Emerald, Gorae West and Mount Buffalo in Victoria.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Leptospermum species.
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