Leioproctus floccosus, or Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) floccosus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by Australian entomologist Glynn Maynard in 1992.
Etymology The specific epithet floccosus (Latin: "with tufted hair") is an anatomical reference.
Description Female body length is about 10 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma very dark red-brown; the hair is white, with lateral tufts on the metasoma.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is The Dell, near Mundaring.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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