Similar to cuckoo birds, Nomada bees lay their eggs in the nests of other bee species, particularly solitary bees like those of the genus Andrena.

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The Nomada larvae hatch first and consume the provisions intended for the host bee’s offspring.

This clever survival strategy allows Nomada bees to thrive in a competitive environment by exploiting the resources of other bee species.

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