Leioproctus latipes, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) latipes, 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 latipes (Latin: "broad foot") is an anatomical reference to the four distal segments of the fore tarsus.
Description The female body length is 6.7 mm, male body length 5.5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma red-brown with dark suffusions (female), or banded dark brown and orange (male). The hair is white to golden.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Mount Colah, Sydney.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Boronia ledifolia and Acacia parramattensis.
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