Leioproctus abnormis, or Leioproctus (Minycolletes) abnormis, 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 1916.
Description Male body length is about 6 mm. Colouration is mainly black, with white hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in both northern and eastern mainland Australia. The type locality is Alexandria in the Northern Territory.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Astrotricha longifolia and Angophora floribunda.
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