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Painted Nomad Bee

Nomada fucata

About Painted Nomad Bee

A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.

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Did You Know?

Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.

Distribution

Where Painted Nomad Bee can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Painted Nomad Bee (Nomada fucata). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/painted-nomad-bee

MLA:
"Painted Nomad Bee." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/painted-nomad-bee.