Braunsapis hirsuta
| Braunsapis hirsuta | |
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| Female, lateral view | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. hirsuta
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| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis hirsuta | |
Braunsapis hirsuta 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 hirsuta is an anatomical reference derived from Latin hirsutus (‘hairy’).[1]
Description
Body length is 6.1–7.5 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in northern Australia, the range extending from the Top End of the Northern Territory eastwards into Queensland. The type locality is Koongarra, some 15 km east of Mount Cahill in Kakadu National Park.[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 [114]. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b c d "Species Braunsapis hirsuta Reyes, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-27.