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Nevada Nomia

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyHalictidaeGenusDieunomia
Nevada Nomia
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Nevada Nomia

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Earth Burrower

Nevada Nomia can dig intricate tunnels because of its strong legs and mandibles, which helps them create safe underground nests for their young.

Ability

Super Pollinator

Nevada Nomia has special fuzzy hairs that help them gather and transport lots of pollen, which makes them excellent helpers for flowering plants.

Ability

Alkali Dweller

Nevada Nomia can thrive in dry, alkaline soils because their larvae are adapted to these unique conditions, helping them nest where other bees cannot.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-30 mm
Size
10-15 mm
Lifespan
20-40 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing young.

Primary Foods

  • Medicago sativa
  • Helianthus annuus
  • Melilotus officinalis
  • Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
  • Solidago canadensis

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Crucial for pollinating this important crop plant.

eaten by

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

An insectivorous bird that preys on various flying insects.

eaten by

White-bearded Robber Fly

Efferia albibarbis

A predatory fly that ambushes bees for food.

parasitizes

Concave Cuckoo Bee

Triepeolus concavus

Lays eggs in Nevada Nomia nests, stealing food for its own young.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be gentle and watch from a distance when you see bees. They are friendly but can sting if scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada Nomia's wingspan?

20-30 mm

How big is Nevada Nomia?

10-15 mm

How long does Nevada Nomia live?

20-40 days

How fast can Nevada Nomia fly?

20 km/h

What does Nevada Nomia eat?

This bee sips sugary nectar for energy and collects protein-rich pollen to feed its growing young.

Where is Nevada Nomia usually found?

Desert

How does Nevada Nomia hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Nevada Nomia have?

6

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