African Weaver Ant vs Great Yellow Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Weaver Ant | Great Yellow Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecophylla longinoda | Bombus distinguendus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Tropical Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
African Weaver Ant
An arboreal ant that constructs leaf nests by weaving living leaves together using larval silk. Colonies can span multiple trees.
Did You Know?
Workers form living chains by linking their bodies together to bridge gaps between leaves during nest construction.
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.