Lily Beetle vs Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Beetle | Rusty Patched Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilioceris lilii | Bombus affinis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Apidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 13-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia; invasive in North America | Upper Midwest and northeastern United States, now extremely restricted |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
Lily Beetle
A bright scarlet beetle that is a destructive pest of lilies and fritillaries. Larvae camouflage themselves by covering their bodies with their own excrement.
Did You Know?
When picked up, adults squeak by rubbing body parts together in a behavior called stridulation.
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee named for the rust-colored patch on the second abdominal segment of workers. It was the first bumble bee in the continental United States listed as endangered.
Did You Know?
Its range has shrunk by nearly 87 percent since the 1990s, making it one of the rarest bees in North America.