Leioproctus sequax, or Leioproctus (Alokocolletes) sequax, 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 2013.
Etymology The specific epithet sequax (Latin: "follower") refers to the species following Leioproctus excubitor.
Description Female body length is 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black. The hair is mostly white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in arid central Australia. The type locality is 12.8 km north-east of Windorah, in south-western Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Kennedia prorepens, Cullen patens, Parakeelya balonensis and Trachymene glaucifolia, as well as Ptilotus species.
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