Braunsapis dolichocephala 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.
Etymology The specific epithet dolichocephala is an anatomical reference derived from Greek dolichos (‘long’) and kephale (‘head’).
Description Body length is 5.8–7.5 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the southern Northern Territory. The type locality is a site 56 km south by east of Alice Springs.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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