Leioproctus crenulatus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) crenulatus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by American entomologist Charles Duncan Michener in 1965.
Etymology The specific epithet crenulatus is an anatomical reference to the "crenulate flagellum" (scalloped antenna).
Description Male body length 11 mm, forewing length 7 mm. Integumental colouration mainly black and brown, hair white through yellowish to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Wallangarra, Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Pultenaea species.
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