Euhesma granitica, or Euhesma (Euhesma) granitica, 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 granitica refers to the species of forage plant on which the types were collected.
Description Body length of the female is 6.0 mm, wing length 4.0 mm; that of the male is body length 5.5 mm, wing length 3.8 mm. Colouration is mainly black, dark brown and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 22 km south of Mount Magnet in the Mid West region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila granitica.
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