Xanthesma lucida, or Xanthesma (Argohesma) lucida, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia. The type locality is 80 km west of Coolgardie.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.
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