Rosette Gall Midge vs Common Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Common Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Culex modestus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Gnat
A small brownish mosquito widespread across Europe and Central Asia that breeds in marshes and rice paddies. It is a competent vector of West Nile virus and is considered the species responsible for several West Nile virus outbreaks in Europe. It feeds readily on both birds and mammals.
Did You Know?
This species was identified as the key West Nile virus vector in the Camargue wetlands of southern France.