Leioproctus finkei, or Leioproctus (Minycolletes) finkei, 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 finkei refers to the type locality.
Description The female holotype body length is 6.5 mm, wing length nearly 4.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, red and brown; the hair is white to grey-brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is the Finke River, in the south of the Northern Territory.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Xerochrysum bracteatum and Parakeelya balonensis.
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