Leioproctus boroniae, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) boroniae, 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 Female body length is about 11 mm. Colouration is mainly black; the abdomen is "peacock-green, quite brilliant and beautiful, with a rather satiny gloss"; with white, grey and black hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Birkdale, Queensland, near Brisbane.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Boronia ledifolia.
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