Diamondback Moth Parasitoid vs Large Garden Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Moth Parasitoid | Large Garden Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadegma semiclausum | Bombus ruderatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, New Zealand, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Diamondback Moth Parasitoid
A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.
Did You Know?
So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.
Large Garden Bumble Bee
A long-tongued bumble bee introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s to pollinate red clover. They have one of the longest tongues of any bumble bee species.
Did You Know?
They were intentionally shipped from England to New Zealand because they were the only bees with tongues long enough to pollinate red clover.