Euhesma morrisoni, or Euhesma (Euhesma) morrisoni, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.
Etymology The specific epithet morrisoni refers to the species’ preference for the flowers of Verticordia nitens, commonly known as Christmas Morrison or Morrison featherflower.
Description Body length of females is 6.2 mm, that of males 4.3 mm. Colouration is mainly black, brown and dull orange-yellow.<
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Melaleuca Park, 11 km north-east of Wanneroo.
Behaviour The adults are solitary flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Verticordia nitens .
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