Euhesma lucida, or Euhesma (Euhesma) lucida, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2002 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The specific epithet lucida, from the Latin, is an anatomical reference to the glossiness of the metasoma.
Description The body length of the female is 11 mm, wing length 7 mm. Colouration is mainly black, dark brown and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 15.5 km north of Eurardy Homestead, on the North West Coastal Highway.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calytrix formosa, Calytrix strigosa, Pileanthus peduncularis and Melaleuca species.
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