Leioproctus flavipedatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) flavipedatus, 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 flavipedatus (Latin: "yellow-footed") is an anatomical reference to the yellow-brown fore basitarsus.
Description The male body length is 5.8 mm, female body length 6 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, yellow-brown ventrally. The hair is mostly white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Durokoppin Nature Reserve in the Wheatbelt.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Grevillea paniculata and Hakea species.
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