Mountain Bumblebee vs American Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | American Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Chrysis angolensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
American Cuckoo Wasp
A metallic green and blue cuckoo wasp found across sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes mud-nesting wasps and bees on rocky outcrops and buildings.
Did You Know?
Despite its species name referencing Angola, it is found throughout most of tropical and southern Africa.