Golden Northern Bumble Bee vs Rough Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Northern Bumble Bee | Rough Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus fervidus | Pogonomyrmex rugosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and central United States and southern Canada | North America |
| 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.
Rough Harvester Ant
A dark-colored harvester ant with a rough, sculptured body found in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts. Colonies maintain long-lived foraging trails.
Did You Know?
Neighboring colonies fight ritual battles at their shared borders each morning during the breeding season.