Conops Fly vs Pear Leaf-curling Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Pear Leaf-curling Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Dasineura pyri |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America and Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Pear Leaf-curling Midge
A minute gall midge whose larvae cause pear leaves to roll tightly inward along their margins. Multiple generations can occur per year, progressively damaging pear tree foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae manipulate plant growth hormones to force leaves to curl around them, creating a protective shelter.