Amblymelanoplia pygidialis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).
Adults reach a length of about . They are mostly dull black. The clypeus and head have black setae. The pronotum has brown setae, as well as dark-brown setae on the lateral and anterior margins. The elytra have brown setae.
The species name is derived from Latin pygis (meaning rump) and refers to the pear-shaped pygidium.