Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Yellow Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Yellow Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Leptomantispa pulchella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Apidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, Northern South America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.
Yellow Mantidfly
A delicate yellow mantidfly found in tropical Central and South America. Its slender build and pale coloring provide camouflage among flowers.
Did You Know?
Its yellow coloring helps it blend in among tropical flowers where it waits to ambush visiting insects.