Leioproctus lucidus, or Leioproctus (Colletellus) lucidus, 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 lucidus refers to the smooth and shiny integument on the head, scutum and terga of the bees.
Description The female holotype body length is 6 mm, head width 1.9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, orange and brown. The hair is mostly white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is 12 km east-north-east of Bungalbin Hill in the Helena and Aurora Range, some 100 km north of Southern Cross in the Great Western Woodlands.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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