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Nomada Cuckoo Bee

Nomada marshamella

About Nomada Cuckoo Bee

A wasp-like cuckoo bee with red and black markings that sneaks into andrena bee nests to lay its eggs.

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Did You Know?

Mimics a wasp in appearance and behavior to avoid detection while sneaking into the nests of mining bees.

Distribution

Where Nomada Cuckoo Bee can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Nomada Cuckoo Bee (Nomada marshamella). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/nomada-cuckoo-bee

MLA:
"Nomada Cuckoo Bee." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/nomada-cuckoo-bee.