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Amegilla indistincta

Amegilla indistincta or Amegilla (Zonamegilla) indistincta 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 indistincta (Latin: “not distinguished”) refers to its not being previously distinguished among specimens of other species.

Description

The body length of the species is 12–14 mm, forewing length 9 mm. The tergal fur bands usually have a yellowish tint.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the tropics and subtropics of eastern coastal Queensland. The holotype female was collected at Millstream Falls, the male allotype at Iron Range.

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