Snowy Tree Cricket vs Patagonian Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowy Tree Cricket | Patagonian Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecanthus fultoni | Bombus dahlbomii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Apidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 20-40 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Chile, Argentina |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Snowy Tree Cricket
A pale green, delicate tree cricket known as the 'thermometer cricket.' Its chirp rate correlates precisely with air temperature.
Did You Know?
You can estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit by counting its chirps in 13 seconds and adding 40, a method known as Dolbear's Law.
Patagonian Bumble Bee
The largest bumble bee in the world, with queens reaching up to 40 mm in length and covered in dense orange fur. Its populations have collapsed following the introduction of European bumble bees to South America.
Did You Know?
Locals call it the flying mouse due to its enormous size and dense furry appearance.