Rosette Gall Midge vs Australian Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Australian Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Simosyrphus grandicornis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Hoverfly
A common Australian hoverfly with orange-yellow markings on a dark abdomen. It is an important pollinator and aphid predator in Australian agriculture.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly encountered hoverfly species across mainland Australia.