Crotch's Bumblebee vs Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crotch's Bumblebee | Lord Howe Island Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus crotchii | Dryococelus australis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Apidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 120-150 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | California, western USA | Oceania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
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.
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Once thought extinct after rats were introduced in 1918, a tiny population was rediscovered in 2001 on Balls Pyramid, a volcanic sea stack 23 km from Lord Howe Island.
Did You Know?
Fewer than 30 individuals were found clinging to a single bush on a barren sea stack — making this the rarest insect rediscovery in history. Captive breeding saved the species.