Amegilla calva

Amegilla calva or Amegilla calva is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1935 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

The body length is 15–16 mm, forewing length 10–11 mm, head width 5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species has a wide range across central Australia. The type locality is Davis Creek in New South Wales.

Behaviour

The bees are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila, Trichodesma and Cassia species.