African Bulldog Ant vs Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bulldog Ant | Rusty Patched Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia regularis | Bombus affinis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 13-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Upper Midwest and northeastern United States, now extremely restricted |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
African Bulldog Ant
A large aggressive ant with excellent vision and powerful mandibles. It can leap and deliver a painful sting when threatened.
Did You Know?
They hunt by sight rather than scent trails, pouncing on prey with a rapid leaping strike like a miniature predator.
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee named for the rust-colored patch on the second abdominal segment of workers. It was the first bumble bee in the continental United States listed as endangered.
Did You Know?
Its range has shrunk by nearly 87 percent since the 1990s, making it one of the rarest bees in North America.