Garden Bumblebee vs Sugar Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Sugar Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Camponotus consobrinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 5-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| 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.
Sugar Ant
A common Australian ant with an orange-brown thorax and black head and abdomen. It is mainly nocturnal and frequently enters homes seeking sweet foods.
Did You Know?
Despite their common name, the term 'sugar ant' in Australia refers specifically to this species, unlike the generic use elsewhere.