Jet Black Ant vs Garden Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jet Black Ant | Garden Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasius fuliginosus | Bombus hortorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-22mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jet Black Ant
A shiny jet-black ant that builds carton nests inside hollow trees using chewed wood mixed with honeydew. It cultivates a specific fungus that strengthens the nest walls.
Did You Know?
The fungus Cladosporium myrmecophilum grows exclusively in the carton nests of this ant species.
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.