Crotch's Bumblebee vs Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crotch's Bumblebee | Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus crotchii | Eciton burchellii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | California, western USA | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Crotch's Bumblebee
A western North American bumblebee that has declined by over 90% from its historical range. Once common in California's Central Valley. Threatened by pesticides and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Has vanished from most of California's agricultural Central Valley where it was once the dominant bumblebee.
Army Ant
Nomadic ants that do not build permanent nests. Raids of up to 200,000 workers sweep through the forest floor consuming everything in their path. Workers link bodies to form living bridges.
Did You Know?
Army ants build living structures from their own bodies — bridges, walls, and bivouacs made of 500,000 ants linked together, complete with climate-controlled nursery chambers inside.