Garden Bumblebee vs Giant Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Giant Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Megaphasma denticrus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Apidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 75-180 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.