Rosette Gall Midge vs Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Stylops pacificus |
| Order | Diptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.