Diamondback Moth Parasitoid vs Alpine Bumblebee

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Diamondback Moth Parasitoid	Alpine Bumblebee
Scientific Name	Diadegma semiclausum	Bombus alpinus
Order	Hymenoptera	Hymenoptera
Family	Ichneumonidae	Apidae
Size	4-6 mm	14-20 mm
Habitat	Farmland	Mountains
Diet	Parasitoids	Nectar Feeders
Regions	Europe, Asia	Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains
Conservation	Least Concern	Vulnerable

Diamondback Moth Parasitoid

A small ichneumon wasp that is the most important natural enemy of the diamondback moth, a major global brassica pest. Females parasitize caterpillars with a quick ovipositor strike.

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Did You Know?

So effective at controlling diamondback moth that pesticide-free brassica production depends on this species.

Alpine Bumblebee

A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.

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Did You Know?

This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.