Leioproctus rhodurus, or Leioproctus (Urocolletes) rhodurus, 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 rhodurus refers to the red hair on the apex of the metasoma.
Description The female holotype body length is nearly 12 mm, wing length 7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with some brown; the hair is white, black and red.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Midland, in Perth.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum species.
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