Great Capricorn Beetle vs White-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Capricorn Beetle | White-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx cerdo | Bombus lucorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Apidae |
| Size | 24-53 mm | 11-20mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Great Capricorn Beetle
One of Europe's largest longhorn beetles, with antennae longer than its body. Larvae bore deep galleries into living oak trees over several years.
Did You Know?
Its larval tunnels in ancient oaks can be heard as audible gnawing sounds.
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.