Probably the most common fall Nomad Cuckoo, but still only sporadically encountered.

© Spencer Hardy

Female

Identification: Most black with pale yellow and dark red markings.

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Known or Suspected Hosts: Hairy-banded Mining Bee (Andrena hirticincta)

Global Status: Not Ranked

Vermont Status: Not Ranked

 

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