Leioproctus strigatus, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) strigatus, 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 strigatus is an anatomical reference to the fine striation on the propodeal triangle.
Description The female body length is 5.5 mm, the male 5.0 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma dark brown. The hair is white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Peak Charles National Park in the Eastern Mallee bioregion.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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