Hunt's Bumble Bee vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hunt's Bumble Bee | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus huntii | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.