Northern Bumblebee vs Indian Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bumblebee | Indian Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hyperboreus | Creobroter pictipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Apidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia | Asia |
| 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.
Indian Flower Mantis
A small, colorful flower mantis with green and white coloring and a single large eyespot on each forewing. It frequents flowering bushes where it ambushes pollinators.
Did You Know?
Indian flower mantises have been observed swaying rhythmically on branches, a behavior believed to mimic flowers moving in a gentle breeze to lure prey.