Conops Fly vs Swede Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Swede Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Contarinia nasturtii |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| 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.
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.