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Dieunomia nevadensis
The Nevada Nomia is a small, buzzing bee that loves to visit flowers. It helps plants grow by spreading pollen while it collects nectar. These little bees are important for nature!
Habitat: Desert
The Nevada Nomia is a medium-sized bee with a striking metallic green or blue head and thorax. Its abdomen is distinctly banded with alternating dark and pale yellow stripes. This color pattern makes it visually different from many common brown or black bees.
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Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A single Nevada Nomia bee can visit hundreds of flowers in just one day to collect food!
Baby Nevada Nomias grow up eating a special ball of pollen and nectar their mom leaves behind!
These bees often nest side-by-side in huge underground cities, sometimes thousands strong!
Unlike honeybees, Nevada Nomias don't make honey, but they are crucial for pollinating crops!
Nevada Nomia can dig intricate tunnels because of its strong legs and mandibles, which helps them create safe underground nests for their young.
Nevada Nomia has special fuzzy hairs that help them gather and transport lots of pollen, which makes them excellent helpers for flowering plants.
Nevada Nomia can thrive in dry, alkaline soils because their larvae are adapted to these unique conditions, helping them nest where other bees cannot.
This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing young.

Medicago sativa
Crucial for pollinating this important crop plant.
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Tyrannus verticalis
An insectivorous bird that preys on various flying insects.
Efferia albibarbis
A predatory fly that ambushes bees for food.
Triepeolus concavus
Lays eggs in Nevada Nomia nests, stealing food for its own young.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Be gentle and watch from a distance when you see bees. They are friendly but can sting if scared.
20-30 mm
10-15 mm
20-40 days
20 km/h
This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing young.
Desert
Foraging
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