| Braunsapis plumosa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. plumosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis plumosa | |
Braunsapis plumosa 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 plumosa is an anatomical reference, derived from Latin plumosus (‘feathered’). [1]
Body length is 5.0–6.25 mm. [1]
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is 46 km south-south-west of Borroloola. It has also been recorded from Kakadu National Park. [2] [1]
The adults are flying mellivores. [2]
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