Euhesma ricae, or Euhesma (Euhesma) ricae, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1948 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.
Etymology The specific epithet ricae honours the collector of the holotype specimen, writer and naturalist Rica Erickson.
Description The female body length is 9 mm; the colouring is black with yellow markings.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Bolgart in the Wheatbelt.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Baeckea species.
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