Garden Bumblebee vs Median Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Median Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Dolichovespula media |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.