Orange-tip vs Red-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange-tip | Red-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocharis cardamines | Bombus lapidarius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Apidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.
Red-tailed Bumblebee
A jet-black bumblebee with a vivid orange-red tail that is unmistakable in flight. It commonly nests underground in old mouse burrows and stone walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest name 'lapidarius' means 'of stones' because it often nests beneath rocks and walls.