Mountain Bumblebee vs Cassava Mealybug Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | Cassava Mealybug Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Anagyrus lopezi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Encyrtidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | Africa, South America (native) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.
Cassava Mealybug Parasitoid
A tiny encyrtid wasp credited with saving Africa's cassava crop from devastating mealybug infestations. It was introduced from South America in the 1980s as a biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Its release across Africa is considered one of the most successful biological control programs in history, saving millions from famine.