Brine Fly vs Rose Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brine Fly | Rose Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephydra hians | Dasineura rhodophaga |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ephydridae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brine Fly
A fly that thrives in the extremely alkaline waters of Mono Lake.
Did You Know?
It carries an air bubble underwater and was a staple food of the Kutzadikaa Paiute people.
Rose Midge
A tiny gall midge whose larvae develop inside rose buds, causing them to blacken and fail to open. Adults are delicate yellowish flies barely visible to the naked eye.
Did You Know?
A single rose bud can contain dozens of tiny orange larvae that destroy the flower before it ever opens.