Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Common Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Common Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Halictus rubicundus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.
Common Furrow Bee
A widespread sweat bee found across the Northern Hemisphere that displays flexible social behavior. In warmer regions they are primitively eusocial; in colder climates they are solitary.
Did You Know?
They switch between solitary and social lifestyles depending on latitude and climate, making them key to studying social evolution.