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Amegilla viridicingulata

Amegilla viridicingulata or Amegilla (Zonamegilla) 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 (Latin: “green-banded”) 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.

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