Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella muelleri | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-11 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust Bornean thorny stick insect with strong sexual dimorphism. It is one of five recently revised Haaniella species.
Did You Know?
A 2016 taxonomic revision described five new Haaniella species, highlighting how much diversity remains to be catalogued.
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.