Rosette Gall Midge vs Skin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Skin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Monopis laevigella |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Skin Moth
A small dark brown moth with a pale spot on each forewing that breeds in bird nests and animal remains. It is one of nature's recyclers, breaking down keratin-rich waste.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use its presence on corpses to help estimate time of death in criminal investigations.