Amegilla youngi
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| Amegilla youngi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Amegilla |
| Species: | A. youngi |
| Binomial name | |
| Amegilla youngi | |
Amegilla youngi or Amegilla (Asaropoda) youngi is a species of digger bee. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2020 by entomologist Remko Leys.[1][2]
The specific epithet youngi honours Andy Young, the collector of the sole specimen, for his contribution to Amegilla taxonomy.[1]