Leioproctus eruditus, or Leioproctus (Minycolletes) eruditus, 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 eruditus (Latin: "polish") is an anatomical reference to the polished supraclypeal area and propodeal triangle.
Description Female body length is about 7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black to dark brown. The hair is mostly white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Broken Hill in Far West New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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