Tree Bumblebee vs Hornfaced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Bumblebee | Hornfaced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hypnorum | Osmia cornifrons |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 11-18mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | East Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tree Bumblebee
A distinctive bumblebee with a brown thorax, black abdomen and white tail. Often nests in bird boxes.
Did You Know?
A recent and rapid colonizer of Britain since 2001, frequently nesting in bird boxes and roof spaces.
Hornfaced Bee
A robust reddish-brown solitary bee native to Japan, widely used for fruit tree pollination. Females have small horn-like projections on the face.
Did You Know?
In Japan it has been commercially managed for apple pollination since the 1940s.