Nomadinae is a subfamily of bees in the family Apidae. One unusual behavioral habit seen in adults of various genera is they frequently "sleep" while

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Nomadinae is a subfamily of bees in the family Apidae. One unusual behavioral habit seen in adults of various genera is they frequently "sleep" while grasping onto plant stems or leaves with only their mandibles.

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