Oak Marble Gall Wasp vs Rosette Gall Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Marble Gall Wasp | Rosette Gall Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andricus kollari | Dasineura urticae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Marble Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces marble-shaped galls on oak twigs where its larvae develop. The galls were historically used to make iron gall ink.
Did You Know?
The ink made from its galls was used to write the US Declaration of Independence and Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.
Rosette Gall Midge
A tiny midge that causes distinctive rosette galls on the tips of stinging nettles. The growing tip is stunted and swollen. Very common wherever nettles grow.
Did You Know?
The distinctive bunched rosette galls on nettle tips are so common that most people have seen them without knowing the cause.