Leioproctus eremites, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) eremites, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Terry Houston in 1990.
Etymology The specific epithet eremites (Latin: "of the desert") is a habitat and forage plant reference.
Description The male holotype body length is about 11 mm; female paratype body length is about 8.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair is white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in north-west Western Australia between Newman, Cue and Carnarvon. The type locality is the Coppin Pool area, 30 km south of Mount Bruce, in the Pilbara region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila platycalyx, Eremophila cuneifolia and Ptilotus obovatus.
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