Gooden's Nomad Bee 

Nomada goodeniana

Gooden's Nomad Bee normally appears in spring, flying from April until June, when it is seen visiting flowers for nectar. A new generation emerges in July and August. This is a cuckoo species which lays eggs in nests of Andrena bees. It does not make a nest of its own.

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