Early Bumblebee vs Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Early Bumblebee | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pratorum | Hylaeus longiceps |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 9-16mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.