Amegilla crenata or Amegilla (Asaropoda) crenata is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by entomologist Remko Leijs.
Etymology The specific epithet crenata is an anatomical reference.
Description The body length is 13–16 mm, forewing length 10 mm, head width 5 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The male holotype and female allotype were collected at Wongalara Sanctuary.
Behaviour Flowering plants visited by the bees include Trichodesma, Melastoma, Calytrix and Acacia species.
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