Variable Cuckoo Bumble Bee vs White Clover Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variable Cuckoo Bumble Bee | White Clover Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus variabilis | Protapion fulvipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasites | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Variable Cuckoo Bumble Bee
A rare social parasite bumble bee that takes over colonies of other Bombus species in North America. Queens invade host nests, kill the resident queen, and enslave her workers.
Did You Know?
It produces no workers of its own and depends entirely on the labor of its host species to raise its offspring.
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.