Hylaeus vittatifrons, or Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) vittatifrons, 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 1913.
Description Female body length is about 4.5 mm, male body length just over 3 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with cream to yellow markings.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern Australia. The type locality is Purnong, South Australia. It has also been recorded from Perth.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calothamnus species.
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