Nanling Stick Insect vs Alpine Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nanling Stick Insect | Alpine Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea nanlingensis | Bombus alpinus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | China (Guangdong, Nanling Mountains) | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Nanling Stick Insect
A stick insect recently described from the Nanling Mountains of Guangdong, China. It is closely related to other Chinese Neohirasea species.
Did You Know?
The Nanling Mountains are a major biodiversity hotspot with many endemic insect species.
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.