Leioproctus viridescens, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) viridescens, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1929.
Description Female body length is about 6.5 mm. Colouration is mainly black; the abdomen ferruginous and dark olive green; the hair white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Geraldton.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Thryptomene strongylophylla as well as Hakea species.
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