Amegilla albiclypeata or Amegilla (Asaropoda) albiclypeata is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by entomologist Remko Leijs.
Etymology The specific epithet albiclypeata refers to the white markings on the faces of the bees.
Description The body length is 14–15 mm, forewing length 9–10 mm, head width 5 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia in the vicinity of Shark Bay and Kalbarri. The holotype was collected along Useless Loop Road.
Behaviour Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calothamnus formosus and Calothamnus blepharospermus.
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