Four-banded Furrow Bee vs American Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-banded Furrow Bee | American Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus quadricinctus | Bombus pensylvanicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Apidae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
Four-banded Furrow Bee
A large, robust halictid bee with four prominent white hair bands across its dark abdomen. It is one of the biggest sweat bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 16 mm long, it is almost as large as a honey bee and dwarfs most other species in its family.
American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with a yellow thorax, black band between the wings, and a mostly yellow abdomen. Once one of the most common bumble bees in North America, it has experienced significant population declines.
Did You Know?
Its populations have declined by nearly 90 percent in some regions, prompting conservation concern across its entire range.