Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Garden Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Garden Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Bombus hortorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 12-22mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Neotropical Army Ant Guest
A remarkable myrmecophilous rove beetle that lives with Eciton army ants in Central America. Its body closely mimics the shape and size of its ant hosts.
Did You Know?
It runs in the army ant raiding columns alongside thousands of ants without being detected as an intruder.
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.