Buff-tailed Bumblebee vs German Yellowjacket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff-tailed Bumblebee | German Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus terrestris | Vespula germanica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 11-22 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
A large, familiar bumblebee with black fur, a yellow collar, a yellow abdominal band, and a distinctive buff-white tail. It is one of the most important commercial pollinators in Europe.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can learn to pull strings to access food and then teach the technique to other bees, demonstrating a form of cultural transmission.
German Yellowjacket
A highly adaptable social wasp that has become one of the most widespread invasive insects globally. They build large enclosed paper nests in wall cavities and roof spaces.
Did You Know?
Indoor nests in heated buildings can survive winter and grow to enormous sizes containing over a million cells.