Mountain Bumblebee vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.