Red Earth Termite vs American Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Earth Termite | American Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotermes formosanus | Bombus pensylvanicus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | China, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Red Earth Termite
A widespread fungus-growing termite in East and Southeast Asia that is a major structural and agricultural pest. Colonies build diffuse subterranean nests with scattered fungus chambers. Workers are pale and forage underground through extensive tunnel systems.
Did You Know?
This termite can destroy wooden buildings from the inside out, often going undetected until the damage is severe because they leave the outer surface intact.
American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with a yellow thorax, black band between the wings, and a mostly yellow abdomen. Once one of the most common bumble bees in North America, it has experienced significant population declines.
Did You Know?
Its populations have declined by nearly 90 percent in some regions, prompting conservation concern across its entire range.