Leioproctus recusus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) recusus, 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 10 mm. Colouration is mainly black with some dark greenish markings.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. Type localities include Tamborine Mountain in south-eastern Queensland and Jamberoo in New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum polygalifolium and Melaleuca salicina, as well as Eucalyptus species.
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