Amegilla griseocincta

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

Etymology

The specific epithet griseocincta refers to the greyish hair bands on the metasomal terga.

Description

The body length is 16–17 mm, forewing length 10–11 mm, head width 5–6 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The male holotype and female allotype were collected at Henbury Station.

Behaviour

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