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Title: A Cuckoo Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Description:

This cuckoo bee, or Nomada vegana, is a native bee species associated with open grassland habitats in northwest Indiana. It is a parasitic bee that lays its eggs in nests of other bees.

Location: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA

Date Taken: July 2004

Photographer: Krystal Frohnapple , USGS

Usage: This image is public domain/of free use unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the USGS Copyright section for how to credit the photo.

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Dimensions: 2711 x 2106
Resolution: 72 dpi

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Tags: Bees CuckooBee Ecosystems Indiana NR2011_06_21 NativeBees Pollination Pollinator