Leioproctus gallipes, or Leioproctus (Goniocolletes) gallipes, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1913.
Description Female body length is about 11 mm. Colouration is mainly black and rust-red.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in arid north-eastern South Australia. The type locality is Poonarunna, on the northern fringes of Lake Eyre.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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