Amegilla aurantia

Amegilla aurantia or Amegilla aurantia is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by entomologist Remko Leys.

Etymology

The specific epithet aurantia refers to the orange general appearance of the bees.

Description

The body length is 13–14 mm, forewing length 9–10 mm, head width 4–5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-west Western Australia. The male holotype was collected at Mount Augustus, the female allotype at Yampire Gorge.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila and Eucalyptus species.