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Nomia tetrazonata
four-banded nomia, four-banded nomium
Nomia tetrazonata is a ground-nesting sweat bee in the family Halictidae, commonly known as the four-banded nomia. The species exhibits communal nesting behavior, with multiple females sharing a common nest entrance while independently constructing and provisioning individual cells within the same burrow system. Males patrol nesting sites and perform stereotyped courtship displays involving leg movements and antennae contact. The species occurs in North and Central America.