Plantain Gall Weevil vs Rosette Gall Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plantain Gall Weevil | Rosette Gall Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecinus pyraster | Dasineura urticae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plantain Gall Weevil
A small cylindrical weevil that causes stem galls on plantain. Larvae develop inside swollen plant stems. An inconspicuous but very common species.
Did You Know?
Causes distinctive swellings on plantain stems that are easy to find even when the tiny weevil itself is not visible.
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.