Amegilla viridicingulata

Amegilla viridicingulata or Amegilla viridicingulata is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2017 by entomologists Remko Leys, Michael Batley and Katja Hogendoorn.

Etymology

The specific epithet viridicingulata refers to its colouration.

Description

The body length of the species is 11–12 mm, forewing length 8 mm. The bees have green iridescence on the tergal fur bands, orange-brown fur on the scutum, and orange fur on the hind legs.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal north-eastern Queensland. The holotype female and allotype male were collected at Cooktown.