Valentine Ant vs Lapland Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valentine Ant | Lapland Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster cerasi | Bombus lapponicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Scandinavia, Scotland, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Valentine Ant
A North American acrobat ant common in deciduous forests and suburban yards. They typically nest in dead branches and old insect galleries in trees.
Did You Know?
Their heart-shaped abdomen gives them the charming nickname valentine ant.
Lapland Bumblebee
A medium-sized bumblebee with a distinctive orange tail and yellow collar band. It is well adapted to cold, windy conditions of mountain and tundra habitats. Workers forage efficiently even in poor weather.
Did You Know?
Queens can emerge from hibernation and begin nest-building when snow still covers much of the ground.