Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Samar Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Samar Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Phyllium samarense |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Apidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines (Samar Island) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
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.
Samar Leaf Insect
A leaf insect found on Samar Island in the eastern Philippines. It was described as part of ongoing surveys of Philippine phasmid diversity.
Did You Know?
Samar Island's dense, largely unexplored forests likely harbor additional undiscovered phasmid species.