Leioproctus dasypus, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) dasypus, 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 dasypus (Greek: "hairy" + "foot") is an anatomical reference to the hair on the male mid tibia.
Description Female body length is about 12 mm, male body length 11 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black; the female metasoma orange. The hair is mostly white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern Australia. The type locality is 28 km north-east of Wirrulla, South Australia.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora floribunda, as well as Eucalyptus species.
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