Pedician Crane Fly vs Swede Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedician Crane Fly | Swede Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedicia rivosa | Contarinia nasturtii |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pediciidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm body length | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedician Crane Fly
A large, mottled-winged crane fly whose predatory larvae hunt invertebrates in wet mud and stream margins. Adults are often found resting on vegetation near flowing water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae that eat decaying matter, its larvae are voracious predators that ambush worms and insect larvae in mud.
Swede Midge
A minute yellowish-brown gall midge that attacks brassica crops by distorting growing points. Its tiny larvae feed inside developing buds, causing characteristic twisted and swollen growth.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in North America in 2000 and has since become a major emerging pest of brassica crops.