Braunsapis protuberans

Braunsapis protuberans 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 1993 by Filipino entomologist Stephen Reyes.

Etymology

The specific epithet protuberans is an anatomical reference, from the Latin for ‘swelling’ or ‘protuberance’, to the middle of the epistomal suture.

Description

Body length is 5.8–9.5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

In Australia the species occurs in Queensland. The type locality is 2 km east by south of Hidden Valley.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.