Boll Weevil vs Golden Northern Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boll Weevil | Golden Northern Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus grandis | Bombus fervidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Northern and central United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Boll Weevil
A small grayish-brown weevil with a long curved snout used to bore into cotton bolls. It devastated the American cotton industry in the early 20th century.
Did You Know?
The boll weevil caused such economic destruction that it inadvertently forced Southern farmers to diversify their crops, ultimately benefiting some communities.
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with an almost entirely yellow-furred thorax and anterior abdomen. It is a generalist pollinator found across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Queens can survive winter temperatures by producing glycerol in their blood, which acts as a natural antifreeze.