- Source: Braunsapis mixta
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
Vanitha, K., & Raviprasad, T. N. (2021). Artificial nests conserve important native bees, Braunsapis spp. pollinating cashew. Current Science.
External links
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