Nomada denticulata

Robertson, 1902

Denticulate Nomad

Nomada denticulata is a of nomad bee in the Apidae. It is found in North America. As a member of the Nomada, it is a kleptoparasitic cuckoo bee that lays in the nests of other species rather than building its own nest or collecting pollen.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nomada denticulata: /nɔˈmaː.da dɛn.tiˈkuː.la.ta/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.

Ecological Role

As a kleptoparasitic cuckoo bee, Nomada denticulata functions as a nest of other . The female enters nests to lay , and the resulting larvae consume the host's provisions and offspring.

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