Leioproctus badius, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) badius, 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 badius (Latin: "reddish") refers to the colour of the metasoma.
Description Female body length is about 9 mm, male body length 9 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, the metasoma orange with black patches. The hair is white to pale yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland south-eastern Queensland. The type locality is 5 km north-east of Springsure.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus populnea.
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