Tree Bumblebee vs Arctic Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Bumblebee | Arctic Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hypnorum | Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 11-18mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Greenland |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tree Bumblebee
A distinctive bumblebee with a brown thorax, black abdomen and white tail. Often nests in bird boxes.
Did You Know?
A recent and rapid colonizer of Britain since 2001, frequently nesting in bird boxes and roof spaces.
Arctic Aphid
A small, pale green aphid that is one of the most northerly herbivorous insects on Earth. It feeds on the sap of Dryas octopetala and other Arctic plants. Populations are entirely parthenogenetic in the High Arctic.
Did You Know?
This aphid reproduces entirely without mating in the Arctic, producing live young that are clones of the mother.