Northern Bumblebee vs Giant Leaf-Footed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bumblebee | Giant Leaf-Footed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hyperboreus | Acanthocephala declivis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Coreidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 20-27 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Bumblebee
A very large, heavily furred bumblebee with orange and black coloring. It is a social parasite that takes over colonies of Bombus polaris. Queens are notably larger than their host species.
Did You Know?
This is the most northerly bumblebee in the world and is a cuckoo bee that kills or subjugates Bombus polaris queens to take over their nests.
Giant Leaf-Footed Bug
One of the largest leaf-footed bugs in North America with broad hind tibiae. Adults emit a strong fruity odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Its defensive scent is described as pleasantly fruity, unlike the foul odors produced by most stink bugs.