Golden Northern Bumble Bee vs Blue Triangle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Northern Bumble Bee | Blue Triangle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus fervidus | Graphium sarpedon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 6-8 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and central United States and southern Canada | Australia, Southeast Asia, India |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with an almost entirely yellow-furred thorax and anterior abdomen. It is a generalist pollinator found across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Queens can survive winter temperatures by producing glycerol in their blood, which acts as a natural antifreeze.
Blue Triangle
A swift-flying black swallowtail with a band of translucent blue-green spots across both wings. It is common along the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
It has adapted to feed on the introduced camphor laurel, turning an invasive weed into a food source.