Leioproctus glendae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by entomologists Michael Batley and Tony Popic in 2016.
Etymology The specific epithet glendae honours Glenda Wardle for her contributions to desert ecology.
Description The holotype female body length is 5.8 mm, head width 1.83 mm; male body length 5.5–5.8 mm, head width 1.74–1.84 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with an orange-brown metasoma. The hair is white to brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Central West Queensland. The type locality is Ethabuka Reserve.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Scaevola depauperata.
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