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.
Etymology The specific epithet platyura is an anatomical reference, derived from Greek platys (‘flat’) and oura (‘tail’).
Description Body length is 5.0–7.5 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Queensland. The type locality is 8 km north-north-west of Taroom.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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