Leioproctus chrysopsis, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) chrysopsis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Michael Batley in 2025.
Etymology The specific epithet chrysopsis (Latin: "golden in appearance") refers to the clypeal hair of the male.
Description The male body length is 7.7 mm, female body length 10.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly iridescent blue on black, with a brassy sheen and brown markings. The hair is white to gold and brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland Western Australia. The type locality is 6 km east-north-east of Warriedar in the Mid West region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Grevillea erectiloba, Grevillea teretifolia, Hakea preissii and Hakea francisiana.
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