Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.