Mountain Bumblebee vs Macromeris Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | Macromeris Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Entypus unifasciatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | North 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.
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.