Leioproctus longipalpus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) longipalpus, 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 longipalpus is an anatomical reference to the relatively long labial palpi.
Description The male holotype body length is about , head width ; female paratype body length 8.4 mm, head width 2.35 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the hair is mainly white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 12 km east of Marandoo Camp in the Pilbara region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila forrestii.
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