Savanna Driver Ant vs Crotch's Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Savanna Driver Ant | Crotch's Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus gribodoi | Bombus crotchii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-12 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | California, western USA |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.
Crotch's Bumblebee
A western North American bumblebee that has declined by over 90% from its historical range. Once common in California's Central Valley. Threatened by pesticides and habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Has vanished from most of California's agricultural Central Valley where it was once the dominant bumblebee.