Braunsapis biroi
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. biroi
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| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis biroi | |
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Braunsapis biroi is a species of bee in the family Apidae and the tribe Allodapini. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. It was described in 1909 by German entomologist Heinrich Friese.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The type locality is Sattelberg on the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea. In Australia the species occurs in Queensland.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Friese, H (1909). "Die Bienenfauna von Neu-Guinea". Annales Historico-Naturales Musei Nationalis Hungarici (Zoologica). 7: 179–288 [209].
- ^ a b c d "Species Braunsapis biroi (Friese, 1909)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-25.