Euhesma macrayae, or Euhesma (Euhesma) macrayae, 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 macrayae honours Exley’s niece Elizabeth McCray for her assistance in typing the manuscript.
Description Body length of the female is 7.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm; that of the male is body length 6.0 mm, wing length 4.8 mm. Colouration is mainly black, brown and yellowish.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in inland Western Australia. The type locality is 136 km north-north-east of Meekatharra in the Mid West region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila platycalyx and Eremophila cuneifolia.
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