Braunsapis plumosa 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 plumosa is an anatomical reference, derived from Latin plumosus (‘feathered’).
Description Body length is 5.0–6.25 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is 46 km south-south-west of Borroloola. It has also been recorded from Kakadu National Park.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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