Nomada hemphilli

Cockerell, 1903

Nomada hemphilli is a of nomad in the . It was described by Cockerell in 1903 and is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Nomada, it is a kleptoparasitic bee that lays its in the nests of bee species. The genus is known for males exhibiting 'antennal grabbing' during copulation, where are wound around the female to transfer , though this specific behavior has not been directly documented for N. hemphilli.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nomada hemphilli: /noʊˈmɑːdə hɛmpˈhɪlaɪ/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Ecological Role

As a kleptoparasitic , in the Nomada function as nest of other bees. They do not collect pollen or construct nests, instead relying on bees to provision their offspring.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1903. The is part of the large and diverse Nomada, which contains over 800 species worldwide.

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