Ash Bark Weevil vs Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Bark Weevil | Orange Wheat Blossom Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magdalis armigera | Sitodiplosis mosellana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.
Orange Wheat Blossom Midge
A small orange-colored gall midge that lays eggs in wheat flowers. Its bright orange larvae feed on developing wheat grains, causing significant yield losses in cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae can enter diapause in the soil for over a decade, emerging years later when conditions are favorable.