Large Garden Bumble Bee vs Cabbage Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Garden Bumble Bee | Cabbage Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus ruderatus | Mamestra brassicae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | Wingspan 34-50mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, New Zealand, South America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Garden Bumble Bee
A long-tongued bumble bee introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s to pollinate red clover. They have one of the longest tongues of any bumble bee species.
Did You Know?
They were intentionally shipped from England to New Zealand because they were the only bees with tongues long enough to pollinate red clover.
Cabbage Moth
A mottled grey-brown moth with kidney-shaped and circular stigmata on the forewings. Its caterpillar is a serious pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can bore deep into a cabbage head contaminating it with frass and making it unmarketable.