Cotesia Glomerata Wasp vs Great Yellow Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Glomerata Wasp | Great Yellow Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia glomerata | Bombus distinguendus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America, Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Cotesia Glomerata Wasp
A small gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Dozens of larvae develop inside a single host.
Did You Know?
Up to 60 wasp larvae can emerge from a single caterpillar, spinning yellow cocoons around the dying host.
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.