American Bumble Bee vs Dominican Clearwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Bumble Bee | Dominican Clearwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pensylvanicus | Greta diaphanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range | Dominican Republic, Haiti |
| 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.
Dominican Clearwing Butterfly
A glasswing butterfly found in Hispaniola with nearly transparent wings. Its wings have tiny nanopillars that reduce light reflection.
Did You Know?
Its transparent wings make it nearly invisible in flight against dappled forest light.