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Nomada sicula

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Nomada sicula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. The species' specialized parasitic relationship with specific host bee species makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in pollinator communities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered flowering patterns and increased drought frequency in its already restricted habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cuckoo bee species inhabits Mediterranean coastal areas, dry grasslands, and scrubland environments where its host bee species nest. It is typically found in areas with abundant spring wildflowers and suitable nesting sites for ground-nesting bees.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nomada sicula classified as Endangered?
Nomada sicula is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Nomada sicula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. The species' specialized parasitic relationship with specific host bee species makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in pollinator communities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered flowering patterns and increased drought frequency in its already restricted habitat.
Where does Nomada sicula live?
Nomada sicula occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nomada sicula?
The main threats to Nomada sicula are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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