This fall Nomad bee seems to be scarce at the landscape level, but can be abundant at nest sites of its host.
Identification:
Similar Species: Neighborly Nomad (Nomada vicina) tends to have a darker body. Nomada electa is also similar and active at the same time of year.
Known or suspected hosts: Aster Mining Bee (Andrena asteris)
Global Status: Not Ranked
Vermont Status: Not Ranked
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