Euhesma aurata, or Euhesma (Euhesma) aurata, 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 aurata refers to the golden-brown colouring on the legs and gaster of the female.
Description Body length of the female is 5.0 mm, wing length 4.0 mm; body length of the male 4.0 mm, wing length 3.0 mm. Colouration is black, brown and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern inland Western Australia. The type locality is 35 km east of Norseman.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.
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