Leioproctus capillatus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) capillatus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment in 1935.
Description Female body length is about 11 mm, the male 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair white through pale brown to golden.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Wilsons Promontory. Other published localities in Victoria include Emerald and Mount Buffalo, as well as Mount Canobolas in New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum species.
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