Euhesma albamala, or Euhesma (Euhesma) albamala, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by entomologists Katja Hogendoorn and Remko Leijs.
Etymology The specific epithet albamala refers to the bees’ white mandibles.
Description The female holotype has a body length of 5.0 mm, wing length 3.2 mm, and head width 1.5 mm. A male paratype has a body length of 3.8 mm, wing length 3 mm, and head width 1.2 mm. Colouration is mainly brown and yellow, with a metallic sheen. The species has distinctive white mandibles with dark tips.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in north-west Western Australia. The type locality is the Cane River Conservation Park in the Pilbara.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Grevillea species.
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