Glandon Blue vs American Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glandon Blue | American Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriades glandon | Bombus pensylvanicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Rocky Mountains | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Glandon Blue
A tiny high-altitude blue butterfly with distinctive underside spotting. It flies close to the ground in exposed alpine habitats.
Did You Know?
It has been recorded flying at over 3600 meters in the Alps.
American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with a yellow thorax, black band between the wings, and a mostly yellow abdomen. Once one of the most common bumble bees in North America, it has experienced significant population declines.
Did You Know?
Its populations have declined by nearly 90 percent in some regions, prompting conservation concern across its entire range.