Lapland Bumblebee vs Australian Grapevine Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Bumblebee | Australian Grapevine Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lapponicus | Phalaenoides glycinae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lapland Bumblebee
A medium-sized bumblebee with a distinctive orange tail and yellow collar band. It is well adapted to cold, windy conditions of mountain and tundra habitats. Workers forage efficiently even in poor weather.
Did You Know?
Queens can emerge from hibernation and begin nest-building when snow still covers much of the ground.
Australian Grapevine Moth
A day-flying moth closely related to Joseph's Coat Moth, with dark wings bearing white and orange spots. It is a common sight in gardens where it hovers at flowers much like a butterfly.
Did You Know?
This species switches between native host plants in bushland and introduced grape vines in vineyards, making it a minor pest.