Trichodes leucopsideus is a species of checkered beetle belonging to the family Cleridae, subfamily Clerinae.

It is a hairy small-medium size beetle with shining blue or black head and scutellum.

The elongated elytra show a bright reddish orange colour with black bands.

These beetles are found in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal and in North Africa.

The adults grow up to 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in) and can be encountered from May through July on the flowers, mainly Apiaceae, feeding on the pollen.