Early Bumblebee vs Plum Curculio
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Early Bumblebee | Plum Curculio |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pratorum | Conotrachelus nenuphar |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9-16mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.
Plum Curculio
A dark brown snout beetle covered in warty bumps that is a major pest of stone fruits. Females carve a crescent-shaped scar around each egg they lay in developing fruit.
Did You Know?
The distinctive crescent-shaped scar it cuts around each egg prevents the growing fruit from crushing the larva inside.