Braunsapis mixta

Braunsapis mixta
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hymenoptera
Family:	Apidae
Genus:	Braunsapis
Species:	B. mixta
Binomial name
	Braunsapis mixta; (Smith, 1852)
Synonyms
	Prosopis mixtus Smith, 1852; Prosopis mixta Smith, 1852; Allodape marginata Smith, 1854; Prosopis mixtus Smith, 1852; Prosopis leucotarsis Cameron, 1897; Allodape pumilio Cockerell, 1911; Allodape mixta (Smith, 1852) ;

Braunsapis mixta, is a species of bee belonging to the family Apidae subfamily Apinae. Braunsapis mixta is an important pollinator of cashew. they are found in Southeast Asia, particularly in India. Braunsapis mixta nest in stems of pithy plants such as bamboo or cashew trees. These species provide their larvae offspring with pollen during their development.

References

^ "Braunsapis mixta". Discoverlife.org. Retrieved 2015-07-02.

Vanitha, K., & Raviprasad, T. N. (2021). Artificial nests conserve important native bees, Braunsapis spp. pollinating cashew. Current Science.

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[1] "Braunsapis mixta". Discoverlife.org. Retrieved 2015-07-02.

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