Swede Midge vs False Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swede Midge | False Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Contarinia nasturtii | Muscina stabulans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swede Midge
A minute yellowish-brown gall midge that attacks brassica crops by distorting growing points. Its tiny larvae feed inside developing buds, causing characteristic twisted and swollen growth.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in North America in 2000 and has since become a major emerging pest of brassica crops.
False Stable Fly
A robust fly resembling a large house fly with reddish-yellow patches at the wing base. Larvae can be facultative predators of other fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its predatory larvae sometimes consume house fly larvae, making it an accidental biocontrol agent.