Leioproctus edentatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) edentatus, 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 edentatus (Latin: "toothless") is an anatomical reference to the absence of an inner tooth on the claws of the female.
Description The male body length is 6.0 mm, female body length 5.9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with the metasoma brown. The hair is white and brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Glen Forrest.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Hakea amplexicaulis and Hakea lissocarpha.
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