Farmyard Midge vs Walnut Husk Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Farmyard Midge | Walnut Husk Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides nubeculosus | Rhagoletis completa |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Farmyard Midge
A tiny biting midge that breeds in mud contaminated by dung or sewage. Adults suck blood from horses and cattle. Can transmit bluetongue virus and African horse sickness.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 2mm long, it is the primary vector of bluetongue virus, a devastating livestock disease.
Walnut Husk Fly
A fruit fly whose larvae feed inside walnut husks, staining and damaging the nuts. It has become an invasive pest in European walnut-growing regions.
Did You Know?
Larval feeding stains walnut shells black, making them unmarketable even though the nut inside may be fine.