Rosette Gall Midge vs Japanese Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Japanese Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Epicauta gorhami |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| 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.
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.