Heterohesma clypeata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1954 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.
Etymology The specific epithet clypeata is an anatomical reference to the "remarkable" structure of the clypeus.
Description Body length is 10 mm. The head and body are mainly black.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Jamberoo. It has also been recorded from Barrington Tops and Mount Tomah.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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