Common Carder Bee vs Scalloped Oak Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Carder Bee | Scalloped Oak Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pascuorum | Crocallis elinguaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 9-18 mm | 37-44 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Scalloped Oak Moth
A warm ochre-yellow moth with a distinctive dark brown band across the forewings. It rests with wings pressed tightly together above its body.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, the caterpillar feeds on many tree species beyond just oak.