Margined Colletes vs Crotch's Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Colletes | Crotch's Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes marginatus | Bombus crotchii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Apidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | California, western USA |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
Margined Colletes
A small, pale plasterer bee found in sandy coastal habitats across Europe. It nests in loose sand and forages on wild mignonette and sea holly.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on both sandy nesting substrate and specialized coastal food plants makes it doubly vulnerable to habitat loss.
Crotch's Bumblebee
A western North American bumblebee that has declined by over 90% from its historical range. Once common in California's Central Valley. Threatened by pesticides and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Has vanished from most of California's agricultural Central Valley where it was once the dominant bumblebee.