Garden Bumblebee vs Migratory Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Migratory Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Locusta migratoria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania |
| 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.
Migratory Locust
The most widespread locust species in the world, found across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It exhibits dramatic phase polyphenism between solitary and gregarious forms.
Did You Know?
Solitary and gregarious phase migratory locusts differ so dramatically in color, shape, and behavior that they were once classified as separate species.