White-tailed Bumblebee vs Pennant Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Bumblebee | Pennant Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lucorum | Technomyrmex albipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.