Hunt's Bumble Bee vs Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hunt's Bumble Bee | Case-bearing Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus huntii | Cryptocephalus sericeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
A brilliant metallic green to golden beetle with a cylindrical body shape typical of case-bearing chrysomelids. Adults are commonly found on flowers and leaves in sunny meadows.
Did You Know?
Larvae construct a protective case from their own fecal material, which they carry around and enlarge as they grow, much like caddisfly larvae.