Garden Bumblebee vs Long-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Bumblebee | Long-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus hortorum | Ectopsocus briggsi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Ectopsocidae |
| Size | 12-22mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Australasia |
| 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.
Long-winged Barklouse
A widespread bark louse found on tree trunks and dead leaves across Europe and introduced to other continents. It has long narrow wings.
Did You Know?
It has successfully colonized multiple continents through accidental human transport.