Large Garden Bumble Bee vs Red-legged Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Garden Bumble Bee | Red-legged Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus ruderatus | Castiarina rufipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, New Zealand, South America | Australia |
| 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.
Red-legged Jewel Beetle
A medium-sized jewel beetle with reddish-brown elytra and metallic green thorax. It visits flowers in eucalypt woodlands across southern Australia.
Did You Know?
The genus Castiarina contains about 500 species, all found only in Australia and New Guinea.