Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell
Nomada cuneata
This record describes Nomada cuneata (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gibbs et al. (2017) reported that the lectotype does not match this species as recognized by Mitchell (1962) and most subsequent authors.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Apidae (Cuckoo, Carpenter, Digger, Bumble, and Honey Bees)
- Subfamily
- Nomadinae
- Tribe
- Nomadini
- Genus
- Nomada (Nomad Bees)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Minnesota to Nova Scotia Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
May to July
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded on Zizia , Cornus , Salix . The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: (Robertson, 1903)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Nomada cuneata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell
What is Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell?
Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell (Nomada cuneata) is a species in the family Apidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell found?
Range: Minnesota to Nova Scotia Discover Life Map
What does Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell eat?
The diet of the Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell includes Recorded on Zizia , Cornus , Salix . The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images..
When is Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell active?
Nomada cuneata sensu Mitchell: seasonal activity - May to July.