Franklin's Bumble Bee vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Franklin's Bumble Bee | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus franklini | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Western United States | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Southern Stonefly
A small brown stonefly endemic to mountain streams of the Western Cape, South Africa. It belongs to a Southern Hemisphere family with Gondwanan origins.
Did You Know?
Its family Notonemouridae is found only in the Southern Hemisphere, a legacy of the breakup of Gondwana.