Pear Leaf-curling Midge vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Leaf-curling Midge | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura pyri | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America and Australia | Europe |
| 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.
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.