Rusty Patched Bumble Bee vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rusty Patched Bumble Bee | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus affinis | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 13-20 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Upper Midwest and northeastern United States, now extremely restricted | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee named for the rust-colored patch on the second abdominal segment of workers. It was the first bumble bee in the continental United States listed as endangered.
Did You Know?
Its range has shrunk by nearly 87 percent since the 1990s, making it one of the rarest bees in North America.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.