Euhesma catanii is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1949 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.
Etymology The specific epithet catanii honours civil engineer Carlo Catani for his work on the Mount Buffalo plateau.
Description The male body length is 6.5 mm; the colouring is mainly black and purple.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Reed’s Lookout, Mount Buffalo.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Stylidium graminifolium.
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