Bronze Furrow Bee vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Furrow Bee | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus tumulorum | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Apidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Furrow Bee
A small, dark metallic furrow bee with a subtle bronze sheen widespread across the Palearctic. It is primitively eusocial with small colonies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most ubiquitous wild bees in Europe and can be found foraging in virtually any flower-rich habitat from sea level to mountaintops.
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.