Lapland Bumblebee vs Early Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Bumblebee | Early Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lapponicus | Bombus pratorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-16mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lapland Bumblebee
A medium-sized bumblebee with a distinctive orange tail and yellow collar band. It is well adapted to cold, windy conditions of mountain and tundra habitats. Workers forage efficiently even in poor weather.
Did You Know?
Queens can emerge from hibernation and begin nest-building when snow still covers much of the ground.
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.