Leioproctus crinitus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) crinitus, 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 crinitus (Latin: "hairy") is an anatomical reference.
Description Male body length is about 8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black. The hair is white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in arid central Australia. The type locality is 17.6 km south of Angas Downs Homestead in the south of the Northern Territory.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Baeckea species.
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