Northern Bumblebee vs Rosemary Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bumblebee | Rosemary Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hyperboreus | Chrysolina americana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Bumblebee
A very large, heavily furred bumblebee with orange and black coloring. It is a social parasite that takes over colonies of Bombus polaris. Queens are notably larger than their host species.
Did You Know?
This is the most northerly bumblebee in the world and is a cuckoo bee that kills or subjugates Bombus polaris queens to take over their nests.
Rosemary Beetle
A small oval beetle with metallic green and purple stripes on its elytra. Despite its name, it originates from southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name americana was given in error as the species is native to southern Europe and North Africa.