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ruficornis species group, Typical Nomad Bees (Nomada ruficornis species group, Typical Nomad Bees)
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Copyright © 2005
Kildale
Another flier to ID -
Nomada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
April 15, 2005
Size: 3/8 inch
Would appreciate any info on this insect. Don't think I have posted any of these before. Different coloring from the usual black shades.
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Contributed by
Kildale
on 17 April, 2005 - 3:03pm
Last updated 31 December, 2009 - 6:30pm
Moved
Moved from
Nomada
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John S. Ascher
, 31 December, 2009 - 6:30pm
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Nomada sp.
Tony is correct, this is one type of cuckoo bee (there are many genera). Nomada are very conspicuous at this time of year.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 18 April, 2005 - 8:55pm
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Looks similar to one I shot...
Which was Cuckoo Bee:
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Tony DiTerlizzi
, 17 April, 2005 - 3:49pm
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