Nomada fervida

Smith, 1854

Fervid Nomad Bee

Nomada fervida is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae, 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 kleptoparasites of Andrena mining bees, though specific records for N. fervida are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

As a kleptoparasite, 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 cuckoo bee and kleptoparasitic lifestyle. Distinguishing N. fervida from requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
EpeolusAnother of cuckoo bees with similar parasitic , though Epeolus typically parasitize Colletes bees rather than Andrena.