Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Peacock Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Peacock Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Pterochroza ocellata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.