Leioproctus aurescens, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) aurescens, 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 1921.
Description Male body length is about 11 mm. Colouration is mainly black, with white, orange and reddish-brown hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Bribie Island in south-eastern Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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