Snapping Amblyopone vs Arctic Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Amblyopone | Arctic Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stigmatomma oregonense | Bombus polaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, Greenland, northern Scandinavia, Svalbard, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.
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.