Lesser Bullet Ant vs Red-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Bullet Ant | Red-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera villosa | Bombus lapidarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.
Red-tailed Bumblebee
A jet-black bumblebee with a vivid orange-red tail that is unmistakable in flight. It commonly nests underground in old mouse burrows and stone walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest name 'lapidarius' means 'of stones' because it often nests beneath rocks and walls.