White-tailed Bumblebee vs Cabbage Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Bumblebee | Cabbage Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lucorum | Aleyrodes proletella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Apidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
White-tailed Bumblebee
A common bumblebee with two yellow bands and a white tail. Part of a complex of similar-looking species.
Did You Know?
Actually comprises three nearly identical species only reliably separated by DNA analysis or chemical signatures.
Cabbage Whitefly
A small white-winged insect that infests brassica crops, weakening plants with sap feeding and honeydew production. Populations have increased dramatically in European cabbage and kale crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most whiteflies, it thrives outdoors in cool temperate climates rather than in tropical greenhouses.