Rosette Gall Midge vs Conifer Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Conifer Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Hemerobius pini |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern 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.
Conifer Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing closely associated with pine trees across Europe. Larvae are specialist predators of pine aphids.
Did You Know?
It shows a strong preference for Scots pine and is rarely found on other tree species.