Braunsapis platyura
| Braunsapis platyura | |
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| Female, dorsal view | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Braunsapis |
| Species: | B. platyura
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| Binomial name | |
| Braunsapis platyura | |
Braunsapis platyura 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 platyura is an anatomical reference, derived from Greek platys (‘flat’) and oura (‘tail’).[1]
Description
Body length is 5.0–7.5 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Queensland. The type locality is 8 km north-north-west of Taroom.[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 [113]. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ a b c d "Species Braunsapis platyura Reyes, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-28.