White-tailed Bumblebee vs Pink-Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Bumblebee | Pink-Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lucorum | Sipyloidea sipylus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Apidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.
Pink-Winged Stick Insect
A slender stick insect with small pink hindwings that are flashed when threatened. It reproduces readily by parthenogenesis and is commonly kept in captivity.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, pink-winged stick insects suddenly open their wings to flash the bright pink hindwings, startling predators long enough to make an escape.