Hylaeus coronatulus, or Hylaeus (Rhodohylaeus) coronatulus, 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 1914.
Description Male body length is about 4 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with white and reddish markings, the abdomen red.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland Australia. The type locality is Brewarrina in north-western New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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