Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Cicindela theatina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Colorado, United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
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.
Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle endemic to the salt flats of southern Colorado. It has a distinctive dark reddish-brown coloration with faint white markings.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a distinct species in 2002 and is known from just a handful of sites.