Pear Leaf-curling Midge vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Leaf-curling Midge | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura pyri | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America and Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pear Leaf-curling Midge
A minute gall midge whose larvae cause pear leaves to roll tightly inward along their margins. Multiple generations can occur per year, progressively damaging pear tree foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae manipulate plant growth hormones to force leaves to curl around them, creating a protective shelter.
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.