Braunsapis anthracina
| Braunsapis anthracina | |
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| Male, lateral view | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. anthracina
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| 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]
Etymology
The specific epithet anthracina is derived from Latin anthracinus (‘coal-black’), with reference to colouration.[1]
Description
Body length is 4.25–5.2 mm. The overall body colour is black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the tropical Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. The type locality is Martins Well in the West Kimberley.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Reyes, SG (1993). "Revision of the bee genus Braunsapis in the Australian region (Hymenoptera: Xylocopinae: Allodapini)". University of Kansas Science Bulletin. 55 (3): 97–121 [106]. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b c d "Species Braunsapis anthracina Reyes, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-26.