Hylaeus husela, or Hylaeus (Euprosopis) husela, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1910.
Etymology The specific epithet husela (Malay: "eleven") alludes to the barring on the mesothorax.
Description Female body length is about 8 mm, male body length about 7 mm. Integumental colouration is black, with yellow markings and ferruginous abdomen.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across northern Australia. The type locality is Townsville.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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