Euhesma nalbarra, or Euhesma (Euhesma) nalbarra, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1998 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The specific epithet nalbarra refers to the type locality.
Description Body length of the female is 7.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm; that of the male is body length 5.5 mm, wing length 4.0 mm. Colouration is mainly black, dark brown and yellowish.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland Western Australia. The type locality is 7 km west of Nalbarra Station homestead, some 80 km south-west of Mount Magnet, in the Mid West region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.
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