Leioproctus centralis, or Leioproctus (Colletellus) centralis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Remko Leijs in 2018.
Etymology The specific epithet centralis refers to the species’ known geographical range.
Description The female holotype body length is 6.5 mm, head width 2.2 mm; male allotype body length 6.3 mm, head width 1.95 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, orange and brown. The hair is white to grey and orange-brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in arid inland western and central Australia. Type localities include sites 56 km south-east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, and 37 km west of Glenayle Homestead in Western Australia.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calotis multicaulis and Podolepis canescens.
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