Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant vs Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant | Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachymyrmex septentrionalis | Bombus bohemicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Trachymyrmex Fungus-growing Ant
A small fungus-growing ant of eastern North America related to leafcutters. It collects dead plant material, caterpillar frass, and insect parts to feed its fungus garden.
Did You Know?
It is the northernmost fungus-growing ant species, found as far north as Long Island, New York.
Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
A social parasite that invades colonies of other bumble bees, killing the queen and enslaving the workers. Females lack pollen baskets since they never collect pollen themselves.
Did You Know?
After killing the host queen, the cuckoo female forces the orphaned workers to raise her own offspring instead.