Dasyhesma clypeata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2004 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The specific epithet clypeata refers to the large, black, curved and polished clypeus of the female.
Description Measurements of female specimens are: body length 7.0 mm, wing length 4.5 mm. Males: body length 5.0 mm, wing length 3.0 mm. Head and mesosoma are black; metasoma is orange with black markings (females) or black (males).
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The type locality is Bungabandi Creek, 16.5 km north-west of Eurardy homestead.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Chamelaucium oenanthum.
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