Amegilla flava


Amegilla flava or Amegilla flava is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1911 by German entomologist Heinrich Friese.

Description

The body length is 12–13 mm, forewing length 9 mm, head width 5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs across southern temperate mainland Australia. Type localities include Swan River and Bolgart in Western Australia.

Behaviour

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