Rosette Gall Midge vs Melon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Melon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Zeugodacus cucurbitae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Hawaii |
| 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.
Melon Fly
A reddish-yellow fruit fly that is a major pest of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. It has spread from Asia to become invasive across tropical regions.
Did You Know?
Eradication of the melon fly from Okinawa was one of the most successful sterile insect programs in history.