Euhesma coppinensis, or Euhesma (Euhesma) coppinensis, 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 coppinensis refers to the type locality.
Description Body length of the female is 6.0 mm, wing length 4.5 mm; body length of the male 6.0 mm, wing length 4.5 mm. Colouration is mainly black, brown and yellowish.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in north-west Western Australia. The type locality is Coppin Pool, 30 km south of Mount Bruce in the Pilbara.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.
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