Leioproctus helichrysi, or Leioproctus (Minycolletes) helichrysi, 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 1918.
Description Female body length is 7 mm. Colouration is mainly black with brownish markings, with greyish-white to brown hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Tamborine Mountain in south-east Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Xerochrysum bracteatum.
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