Euhesma tubulifera, or Euhesma (Euhesma) tubulifera, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1983 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.
Description Body length of females is 5.2–6.4 mm, that of males 3.7–5.2 mm. Colouration is mainly black, brown and yellow. The species is distinguished by its "enormously elongated maxillary palpi (70-80% as long as head and body)".
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Kenwick. It has also been recorded from Tutanning Reserve, near Pingelly in the Wheatbelt region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calothamnus species.
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