Pharaoh Ant vs Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pharaoh Ant | Common Eastern Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monomorium pharaonis | Bombus impatiens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 8-23 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide (indoors) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pharaoh Ant
A tiny tropical ant that has become a major indoor pest in heated buildings worldwide. Colonies reproduce by budding, making them extremely difficult to eradicate.
Did You Know?
They are a serious pest in hospitals because they can transmit pathogens by entering IV lines, wounds, and sterile packaging.
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
A robust fuzzy bumble bee with a black body and yellow thoracic band that is widely used as a commercial greenhouse pollinator. It is the most abundant bumble bee in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It can perform buzz pollination by vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers like tomatoes.