Mexican Twig Ant vs Franklin's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Twig Ant | Franklin's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyrmex pallidus | Bombus franklini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America | Western United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Mexican Twig Ant
A pale yellowish twig-nesting ant found from the southern United States through Central America. Small colonies occupy single dead twigs or hollow stems.
Did You Know?
Entire colonies can fit inside a single pencil-width twig, with the queen, brood, and workers all packed together.
Franklin's Bumble Bee
The world's most range-restricted bumble bee, found only in a small area between southern Oregon and northern California. It has not been reliably seen since 2006 and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Its entire known range spans only about 190 miles north to south, making it the most geographically restricted bumble bee on Earth.