Leioproctus recurvatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) recurvatus, 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 recurvatus (Latin: "bent backwards") is an anatomical reference to the mid basitibia of the male.
Description The female body length is 5 mm, the male 5 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black. The hair is white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in western New South Wales. The type locality is 2 km south of Mount Hope.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Minuria leptophylla.
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