Blue Ant vs Garden Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Ant | Garden Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diamma bicolor | Bombus hortorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tiphiidae | Apidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 12-22mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Ant
Despite its name, the Blue Ant is actually a wingless flower wasp, not an ant. Females are metallic blue-green with a powerful sting and are commonly seen running across the ground in search of mole cricket larvae.
Did You Know?
The wingless female resembles a large ant, while the smaller winged male looks like a completely different insect.
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.