Garden Bumblebee vs Australian Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Australian Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Nyctemera amica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.
Australian Magpie Moth
A striking day-flying black and white moth from Australasia. Caterpillars feed on groundsel and ragwort, sequestering toxic alkaloids. The bold pattern warns predators of its toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its bold black and white pattern serves as a warning to predators that it contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.