Giant Resin Bee vs Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Resin Bee | Common Eastern Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile sculpturalis | Bombus impatiens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Apidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 8-23 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Resin Bee
A large solitary bee originally from East Asia now invasive in North America and Europe. It uses tree resin and mud to seal its nesting cavities.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
A robust fuzzy bumble bee with a black body and yellow thoracic band that is widely used as a commercial greenhouse pollinator. It is the most abundant bumble bee in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It can perform buzz pollination by vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers like tomatoes.