Australian Bull Ant vs Franklin's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Bull Ant | Franklin's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia pyriformis | Bombus franklini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Western United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Australian Bull Ant
A large aggressive ant with excellent vision and a powerful venomous sting, capable of jumping toward intruders. It has caused confirmed human fatalities through anaphylactic reactions.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few ant species that can visually track and pursue individual targets over several meters.
Franklin's Bumble Bee
The world's most range-restricted bumble bee, found only in a small area between southern Oregon and northern California. It has not been reliably seen since 2006 and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Its entire known range spans only about 190 miles north to south, making it the most geographically restricted bumble bee on Earth.