White-spotted Ichneumon vs Red-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Ichneumon | Red-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Compsocryptus texensis | Bombus lapidarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Apidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-spotted Ichneumon
A medium black ichneumon wasp with conspicuous white spots on the thorax and legs. It parasitizes spider egg sacs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ichneumon wasps adapted to the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.
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.