American Bumble Bee vs Giant Ichneumon Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Bumble Bee | Giant Ichneumon Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pensylvanicus | Dolichomitus imperator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-40 mm body, 70 mm ovipositor |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Giant Ichneumon Wasp
A parasitoid wasp with an ovipositor longer than its body used to drill into wood.
Did You Know?
It detects beetle larvae vibrations through several centimeters of solid wood.