Leioproctus haemodori, or Leioproctus (Leioproctus) haemodori, 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 haemodori alludes to the close association of the species with the plant genus Haemodorum.
Description The holotype male body length is 10.3 mm, head width 3.62 mm; female body length 10.5 mm, head width 3.7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with brown markings. The hair is white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Greenmount National Park.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Haemodorum venosum, Haemodorum simulans and Haemodorum spicatum.
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