| Braunsapis anthracina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. anthracina |
| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis anthracina | |
Braunsapis anthracina is a species of bee in the family Apidae and the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1993 by Filipino entomologist Stephen Reyes. [1] [2]
The specific epithet anthracina is derived from Latin anthracinus (‘coal-black’), with reference to colouration. [1]
Body length is 4.25–5.2 mm. The overall body colour is black. [1]
The species occurs in the tropical Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. The type locality is Martins Well in the West Kimberley. [2] [1]
The adults are flying mellivores. [2]
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