Tiger Hoverfly vs Hunt's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Hoverfly | Hunt's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helophilus pendulus | Bombus huntii |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with bold yellow and black stripes on the thorax. It breeds in muddy, organically enriched water.
Did You Know?
Its longitudinal thorax stripes are unique among common hoverflies, making it easy to identify.
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.