Leioproctus gurneyi, or Leioproctus (Protomorpha) gurneyi, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologist Michael Batley in 2013.
Etymology The specific epithet gurneyi honours cartoonist and comic strip creator Alex Gurney.
Description Male body length is about 5.6 mm, head width 1.9 mm; female body length 7.5 mm, head width 2.3 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black with brown markings; the hair is white.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland eastern Australia. The type locality is Ethabuka Reserve in Central West Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Lechenaultia divaricata.
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