Leioproctus euscopatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) euscopatus, 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 euscopatus is an anatomical reference to the relatively dense hind tibial scopa of the female.
Description The female body length is about 7.5 mm, male body length 7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with the metasoma red-brown. The hair is white and brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in New South Wales. The type locality is the Mullion Range State Conservation Area, near Orange in the Central Tablelands.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leucopogon microphyllus and Trimenia moorei.
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