Leioproctus aureofimbriatus, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) aureofimbriatus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologists Michael Batley and Terry Houston in 2023.
Etymology The specific epithet aureofimbriatus (Latin: "with a golden fringe") is an anatomical reference to "fringes on the fore basitarsus and S5 of the male".
Description The holotype male body length is 10.8 mm, head width 3.6 mm; female body length 12.5 mm, head width 3.8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with brown to orange-brown markings. The hair is white to gold and brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in north-eastern New South Wales from Sydney northwards to the Queensland border. The type locality is the Gibraltar Range National Park.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Haemodorum planifolium.
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