Nomada fervida

Smith, 1854

Fervid Nomad Bee

Nomada fervida is a of in the , found in North America. Like other members of the Nomada, it exhibits kleptoparasitic , laying in the nests of species. The species was first described by Smith in 1854. As a nest , it relies on host bees to provision its offspring with pollen and nectar.

Nomada fervida by (c) Richard Stovall, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Richard Stovall. Used under a CC-BY license.

Nomada fervida male by Jacy Lucier. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Nomada fervida, back, m, Barnwell Co, SC 2017-09-28-18.30 (38016644231) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nomada fervida: /noʊˈmɑːdə ˈfɜːrvɪdə/

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Distribution

North America. Records indicate presence across the continent, though specific regional details are limited in available sources.

Host Associations

Andrena - Nomada are known of Andrena mining , though specific records for N. fervida are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

As a , occupies a specialized position in by exploiting the nesting investment of bee . This parasitic strategy reduces host reproductive success while maintaining within bee .

Similar Taxa

NomadaOther Nomada share similar and kleptoparasitic lifestyle. Distinguishing N. fervida from requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
EpeolusAnother of with similar parasitic , though Epeolus typically parasitize Colletes rather than Andrena.