Common Carder Bee vs Hawthorn Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Carder Bee | Hawthorn Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pascuorum | Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Acanthosomatidae |
| Size | 9-18 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Carder Bee
A fluffy ginger-brown bumblebee that builds nests on the ground surface using moss and grass. It has one of the longest flight seasons of any European bumblebee.
Did You Know?
Workers 'card' moss fibres over the nest like wool, which gives the species its common name.
Hawthorn Shieldbug
A large green-and-red shieldbug common on hawthorn trees across Europe. It produces a strong, pungent smell from thoracic scent glands when handled.
Did You Know?
Its red-tipped abdomen peeking out from under the green wings gives it the memorable alternative name 'red-rumped shieldbug.'