Indian Jumping Ant vs Northern Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Jumping Ant | Northern Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpegnathos saltator | Bombus hyperboreus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Parasites |
| Regions | India | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Jumping Ant
A slender predatory ant with large eyes and powerful jumping ability native to India. Workers can leap several centimeters to ambush prey or escape threats.
Did You Know?
When the queen dies, workers compete in ritualized dueling tournaments to become reproductive 'gamergates' that lay eggs.
Northern Bumblebee
A very large, heavily furred bumblebee with orange and black coloring. It is a social parasite that takes over colonies of Bombus polaris. Queens are notably larger than their host species.
Did You Know?
This is the most northerly bumblebee in the world and is a cuckoo bee that kills or subjugates Bombus polaris queens to take over their nests.