Amegilla crenata


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

Etymology

The specific epithet crenata is an anatomical reference.

Description

The body length is 13–16 mm, forewing length 10 mm, head width 5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The male holotype and female allotype were collected at Wongalara Sanctuary.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Trichodesma, Melastoma, Calytrix and Acacia species.