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Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis)

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Sphecodes monilicornis, commonly called the box-headed blood bee, is a Palearctic sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It is cleptoparasitic: females do not gather pollen for their own brood, instead entering nests of other bees and laying eggs there, so host females provision the developing larvae. The species is relevant to field naturalists and pollinator surveys because its identification depends on small morphological details.

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How good is Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis)?

Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) scores 6.92/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Bee category. Cleptoparasitic behavior and wasp-like form are biologically compelling, although its destructive lifestyle and low familiarity reduce popular appeal.

What are the best alternatives to Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis)?

See our alternatives page for Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Variable Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus variabilis), Gooden's Nomad Bee (Nomada goodeniana), Fringed Nomad Bee (Nomada rufipes).

How does Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) compare to Variable Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus variabilis)?

See our detailed comparison of Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) vs Variable Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus variabilis) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.

Is Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) worth it in 2026?

With a score of 6.92/10, Cuckoo Sweat Bee (Sphecodes monilicornis) is a solid option in Bee. See all Bee ranked.

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