Leioproctus elegans, or Leioproctus (Charicolletes) elegans, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1853.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. Type localities include Adelaide in South Australia as well as Mackay and Charleville, Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Cassia, Eucalyptus and Wahlenbergia species.
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