Leioproctus asperifrons, or Leioproctus (Euryglossidia) asperifrons, 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 2025.
Etymology The specific epithet asperifrons is an anatomical reference to the roughened central area of the frons.
Description Female body length is 6 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with metasoma satiny-bronze. The hair is white to golden-brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland southern Western Australia. The type locality is 40 km south of Mernzies in the Goldfields–Esperance region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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