Animals on Nostr: Similar to cuckoo birds, Nomada bees lay their eggs in the nests of other bee ...

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.

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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