Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus battareli | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Apidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A large, striking flower beetle with metallic green elytra and enormously thickened front legs in males. The oversized forelegs are used to grasp and grapple during male combat.
Did You Know?
Males with the largest forelegs win more mating opportunities, driving an evolutionary arms race for ever-larger leg size.
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.