Common Trichogramma Wasp vs Alpine Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Trichogramma Wasp | Alpine Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichogramma brassicae | Bombus alpinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Trichogrammatidae | Apidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.5 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Trichogramma Wasp
One of the tiniest parasitoid wasps, it lays eggs inside moth eggs destroying them before hatching. It is mass-released for crop protection worldwide.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, a single wasp can parasitize dozens of pest moth eggs.
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.