Rosette Gall Midge vs Heike Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Heike Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Luciola lateralis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korean Peninsula |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Heike Firefly
A Japanese firefly associated with rice paddies, smaller than the Genji firefly. It flashes more rapidly and is found in lowland wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Heike clan from Japanese history and is celebrated alongside the Genji firefly in summer festivals.