Leioproctus consobrinus, or Leioproctus (Colletellus) consobrinus, 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 consobrinus refers to the average L. (Colletellus) habitus of the species.
Description The female holotype body length is 6 mm, head width 2 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black and brown. The hair is brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 115 km north of Wiluna.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Schoenia cassiniana as well as Pimelea species.
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