Viburnum Leaf Beetle vs Garden Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viburnum Leaf Beetle | Garden Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhalta viburni | Bombus hortorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 12-22mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe (native), introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Viburnum Leaf Beetle
A small, brownish-yellow beetle with dense pubescence that has become a serious invasive pest of ornamental viburnum shrubs. Larvae skeletonize leaves from the underside.
Did You Know?
Females chew holes in twigs and deposit eggs inside, capping them with a mixture of excrement and chewed bark that hardens into a protective cover.
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.