Asian Marauder Army Ant vs Alpine Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Marauder Army Ant | Alpine Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus laevigatus | Bombus alpinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-10 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.
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.