Leioproctus ciliatus, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) ciliatus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Glynn Maynard in 2013.
Etymology The specific epithet ciliatus (Latin: "ciliate") is an anatomical reference to the inner hind tibial spur of the female.
Description Female body length is about 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma orange. The hair is white to off-white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland South Australia. The type locality is 34 km south of Wilpena.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.
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