Treehopper vs Mountain Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Treehopper | Mountain Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladonota benitezi | Bombus monticola |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Treehopper
A bizarre treehopper with an elaborate pronotal helmet covered in ball-like projections.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal sculpture may mimic a parasitic fungus to deter predators.
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.