Nomada vicina
This record describes Nomada vicina (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most common fall Nomada in New England. -- John Ascher Kleptoparasite, probably of Andrena hirticincta .
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
Michigan to Quebec, the New England states and New Jersey. Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
August and September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Solidago . The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Nomada vicina. 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 vicina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , John S. Ascher , Vox Sciurorum , hg , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Nomada vicina
What is Nomada vicina?
Nomada vicina is a species in the family Apidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Nomada vicina found?
Range: Michigan to Quebec, the New England states and New Jersey. Discover Life Map
What does Nomada vicina eat?
The diet of the Nomada vicina includes Solidago . The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images..
When is Nomada vicina active?
Nomada vicina: seasonal activity - August and September..