Franklin's Bumble Bee vs Carpathian Alpine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Franklin's Bumble Bee | Carpathian Alpine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus franklini | Nebria reitteri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Western United States | Carpathian Mountains, Romania |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
Franklin's Bumble Bee
The world's most range-restricted bumble bee, found only in a small area between southern Oregon and northern California. It has not been reliably seen since 2006 and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Its entire known range spans only about 190 miles north to south, making it the most geographically restricted bumble bee on Earth.
Carpathian Alpine Beetle
An endemic alpine ground beetle of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a cold-specialist predator found only at the highest elevations.
Did You Know?
It was named in honor of the renowned entomologist Edmund Reitter.