What is another word for cuckoo-bumblebee?
Pronunciation: [kˈʊkuːbˈʌmbə͡lbˌiː] (IPA) 
Cuckoo-bumblebees are a type of bee that lay their eggs in the nests of other bumblebees, with the host bees raising the cuckoo-bumblebee's young. They are also known as parasitic bumblebees, and their behavior is similar to that of cuckoo birds. Other synonyms for cuckoo-bumblebees include nomad bumblebees, bombus vestalis, and kleptoparasitic bumblebees. Some species also go by the name of cuckoo bees or cuckoo wasps, as they exhibit similar behavior to the bird they are named after. While cuckoo-bumblebees are fascinating creatures, they can disrupt the balance of ecosystems, and their behavior may cause harm to host bumblebees.
