Garden Bumblebee vs Forest Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Forest Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Caecilius fuscopterus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.
Forest Barklouse
A common bark louse found on the bark and foliage of trees across Europe. It has distinctive dark-bordered wings.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found on evergreen trees and shrubs in gardens.