Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Hunt's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Hunt's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Bombus huntii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Apidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.