Cuckoo Bumblebee vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuckoo Bumblebee | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus vestalis | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cuckoo Bumblebee
A social parasite that invades buff-tailed bumblebee nests, kills the queen and enslaves the workers.
Did You Know?
Enters the nest of its host species, fights and kills the queen, then forces the workers to raise her own offspring.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.