Mountain Bumblebee vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.