Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Smoky Wainscot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Smoky Wainscot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Mythimna impura |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Smoky Wainscot
A dull brownish wainscot moth extremely common in grasslands. Larvae feed on various grass species. Often confused with the similar Common Wainscot.
Did You Know?
So similar to the Common Wainscot that reliable identification often requires examination of genitalia.