Cuckoo Bumblebee vs Schaufuss's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuckoo Bumblebee | Schaufuss's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus vestalis | Tetramorium schaufussii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cuckoo Bumblebee
A social parasite that invades buff-tailed bumblebee nests, kills the queen and enslaves the workers.
Did You Know?
Enters the nest of its host species, fights and kills the queen, then forces the workers to raise her own offspring.
Schaufuss's Rover Ant
A small ant with coarsely sculptured integument and short propodeal spines. It belongs to a species group that is entirely endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies suggest its species group arrived in Madagascar via a single colonization event and then diversified explosively.