American Bumble Bee vs Amazonian Uranid Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Bumble Bee | Amazonian Uranid Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pensylvanicus | Urania leilus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Uraniidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with a yellow thorax, black band between the wings, and a mostly yellow abdomen. Once one of the most common bumble bees in North America, it has experienced significant population declines.
Did You Know?
Its populations have declined by nearly 90 percent in some regions, prompting conservation concern across its entire range.
Amazonian Uranid Moth
A day-flying moth with iridescent green, blue, and black bands on swallowtail-shaped wings. It undertakes massive seasonal migrations across the Amazon.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate together across the Amazon when their larval host plants build up toxic defenses, forcing them to seek fresh stands.