Nomada fervida
This record describes Nomada fervida (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
females have a high number and density of spine-like hairs lining the outer apical margin of the hind tibia (Discover Life). Visit Bidens , Ceanothus , Melilotus and Polygonum .
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
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
March to September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded on several kinds of flowers. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images.
Life History
Kleptoparasite of Agapostemon
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Nomada fervida. 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.
Photos of Nomada fervida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , John S. Ascher , hg , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Nomada fervida
What is Nomada fervida?
Nomada fervida is a species in the family Apidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Nomada fervida?
Male and female: 10 mm
How do you identify Nomada fervida?
females have a high number and density of spine-like hairs lining the outer apical margin of the hind tibia (Discover Life).
Where is Nomada fervida found?
Range: Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Discover Life Map
What does Nomada fervida eat?
The diet of the Nomada fervida includes Recorded on several kinds of flowers. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images..
When is Nomada fervida active?
Nomada fervida: seasonal activity - March to September..
What is the life cycle of a Nomada fervida?
Kleptoparasite of Agapostemon