Leioproctus rubricinctus, or Leioproctus (Colletellus) rubricinctus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Remko Leijs in 2018.
Etymology The specific epithet rubricinctus is an anatomical reference to the red colour of the anterior parts of T2–4.
Description The male holotype body length is 4.9 mm, head width 1.7 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black and orange. The hair is white to off-white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern inland Australia]]. The type locality is Bullfinch in the eastern Wheatbelt.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Malleostemon tuberculatus.
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