Leistus nanshanicus is a species of ground beetle that can be found in the Gansu Province, China.

[1] The species is known from 22 specimens and can be found in the Qilian Mountains of China at elevations of 2900–3450 m (9500–11300 ft) asl.

[1] The species seems to prefer alpine meadows.

[1] The specific epithet "nanshanicus" is derived from the type locality, the Nan Shan Mountains (Qilian Mountains).

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