Franklin's Bumble Bee vs Tanzanian Heelwalker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Franklin's Bumble Bee | Tanzanian Heelwalker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus franklini | Tanzaniophasma subsolana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Apidae | Tanzaniophasmatidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States | East Africa, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
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.
Tanzanian Heelwalker
Known only from a single museum specimen from Tanzania, this enigmatic heelwalker represents the only known East African member of its order. Its biology remains almost completely unknown.
Did You Know?
This species was described from a specimen collected decades before Mantophasmatodea was recognized as a new order.