Garden Bumblebee vs Dawson's Burrowing Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Dawson's Burrowing Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Amegilla dawsoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.
Dawson's Burrowing Bee
A large solitary bee endemic to Western Australia that nests in massive aggregations in hardpan clay. Males engage in violent aerial combat to mate with emerging females.
Did You Know?
Male combat is so fierce that individuals frequently die from injuries sustained during mating battles.