Smelly Carpenter Ant vs Arctic Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smelly Carpenter Ant | Arctic Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichoderus thoracicus | Bombus polaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, Greenland, northern Scandinavia, Svalbard, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smelly Carpenter Ant
A Southeast Asian dolichoderine ant that tends mealybugs inside shelters built from chewed plant material. It is a significant pest of cacao and coconut plantations.
Did You Know?
They build elaborate carton tents over mealybug colonies on crop plants, protecting their honeydew source from rain and predators.
Arctic Bumblebee
A large, densely furred bumblebee with yellow and black banding adapted to extreme cold. Its thick pile of hair provides superior insulation. Queens emerge from hibernation as soon as snow melts.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can maintain its flight muscle temperature at 30 degrees Celsius even when the air temperature is near freezing, thanks to its exceptional insulation.