Great Yellow Bumblebee vs European Red Wood Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | European Red Wood Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Formica rufa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 4-9 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.
European Red Wood Ant
A large mound-building ant found across European forests. Workers are reddish-brown with a darker abdomen and aggressively spray formic acid when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single wood ant colony can consume millions of pest insects per season, making them vital forest protectors.