Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp vs Rosette Gall Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp | Rosette Gall Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplolepis rosae | Dasineura urticae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 2.5–4 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Robin's Pincushion Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that forms spectacular mossy red-green growths on wild roses. Each gall may contain up to 60 larval chambers.
Did You Know?
In medieval times, its galls were placed under pillows as a supposed cure for insomnia.
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.