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.
Etymology The specific epithet hirsuta is an anatomical reference derived from Latin hirsutus (‘hairy’).
Description Body length is 6.1–7.5 mm.
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.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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