Amegilla youngi

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

Etymology

The specific epithet youngi honours Andy Young, the collector of the sole specimen, for his contribution to Amegilla taxonomy.

Description

The body length of the female holotype is 13 mm, forewing length 9.1 mm, head width 4.5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The holotype was collected at Litchfield.