Braunsapis diminutoides 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 diminutoides refers both to its relative size and its similarity to Braunsapis diminuta and Braunsapis clarissima.
Description Body length is 4.5–6.0 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Cooper Creek, 11 km south by west of Nimbuwah Rock and the western Arnhem Land escarpment.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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