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Amegilla thorogoodi

Amegilla thorogoodi or Amegilla (Zonamegilla) thorogoodi is a species of digger bee. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. It was described in 1939 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

The body length of the species is 13 mm, forewing length 8–9 mm. The scutal fur is brown, the apical tergal fur bands mainly blue.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the tropics and subtropics of northern and eastern coastal Queensland as well as in southern New Guinea. The type locality is Proserpine.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

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