Bee Chafer vs Imported Cabbageworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Imported Cabbageworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Pieris rapae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.