Nomada zebrata

Cresson, 1878

Nomada zebrata is a of cuckoo bee in the Apidae, first described by Cresson in 1878. Like other members of the Nomada, it is a kleptoparasite that lays its in the nests of species rather than building its own nest or collecting pollen. The species exhibits the characteristic -like appearance typical of cuckoo bees, with reduced body hair compared to pollen-collecting bees. It is native to North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nomada zebrata: /noʊˈmɑːdə ˈzɛbrətə/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific range boundaries within the continent are not documented in available sources.

Ecological Role

Kleptoparasite. As a cuckoo bee, N. zebrata functions as a nest of other , with its larvae consuming the 's provisions and offspring.

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Taxonomic Status

Accepted name according to Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI databases. No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data retrieval.

Genus Characteristics

Members of the Nomada are known as cuckoo bees due to their kleptoparasitic lifestyle. They are often -like in appearance with relatively sparse body hair compared to other bees, as they do not collect pollen for their own offspring.