Eight species so far confirmed from Vermont, all of which are cleptoparasites of leafcutter bees (Megachile). Females have distinctly pointed abdomen, while most males have an assortment of spines.
Genus level ID
Cuckoo Leaf-cutter Bees
Unless otherwise specified, photos are courtesy of Margarita Miklasevskaja at PCYU with funding from NSERC-CANPOLIN.
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