Midge Gall Fly vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Midge Gall Fly | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphondylia sarothamni | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.