Snapping Amblyopone vs Red-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Amblyopone | Red-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stigmatomma oregonense | Bombus lapidarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| 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.
Red-tailed Bumblebee
A jet-black bumblebee with a vivid orange-red tail that is unmistakable in flight. It commonly nests underground in old mouse burrows and stone walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest name 'lapidarius' means 'of stones' because it often nests beneath rocks and walls.