Alpine Bumblebee vs Blue-Banded Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Bumblebee | Blue-Banded Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus alpinus | Amegilla cingulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Apidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains | Australia, Southeast Asia, India |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.
Blue-Banded Bee
A striking Australian native bee with iridescent turquoise bands on its abdomen. They are important buzz pollinators of tomatoes and other crops.
Did You Know?
They bang their heads against flowers at 350 times per second to vibrate pollen loose, a technique called buzz pollination.