Leioproctus macropunctatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) macropunctatus, 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 macropunctatus is an anatomical reference to the coarse sculpture of the clypeus.
Description The female body length is 6.4 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma dark brown. The hair is white to dark brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Yanchep.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Hakea species.
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