Mason Wasp vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mason Wasp | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrocerus nigricornis | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mason Wasp
A small black and yellow solitary wasp that nests in pre-existing holes and hollow stems. It provisions each cell with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It readily uses artificial bee hotels, making it one of the easiest solitary wasps to attract to gardens.
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.