White-tailed Bumblebee vs Yellow-legged Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Bumblebee | Yellow-legged Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lucorum | Vespa velutina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Yellow-legged Hornet
An invasive Asian hornet with a dark body and yellow leg tips now spreading rapidly across Europe. It is a major predator of honeybees near hive entrances.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in France in 2004 in a shipment of pottery, it has spread to most of Western Europe.