Cuckoo Bumblebee vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuckoo Bumblebee | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus vestalis | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cuckoo Bumblebee
A social parasite that invades buff-tailed bumblebee nests, kills the queen and enslaves the workers.
Did You Know?
Enters the nest of its host species, fights and kills the queen, then forces the workers to raise her own offspring.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.