Large Garden Bumble Bee vs Saharan Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Garden Bumble Bee | Saharan Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus ruderatus | Camponotus aegyptiacus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, New Zealand, South America | Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Garden Bumble Bee
A long-tongued bumble bee introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s to pollinate red clover. They have one of the longest tongues of any bumble bee species.
Did You Know?
They were intentionally shipped from England to New Zealand because they were the only bees with tongues long enough to pollinate red clover.
Saharan Carpenter Ant
A large black carpenter ant found in desert habitats from Egypt to Arabia. It nests in soil rather than wood due to the scarcity of timber in its range.
Did You Know?
Workers forage at night to avoid the extreme daytime heat and can navigate using the Milky Way.