Rosette Gall Midge vs Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Propylea quatuordecimpunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 3-5mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
A small yellow and black ladybird with a distinctive checkerboard pattern of rectangular black spots. It is an effective aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its unusual checkerboard pattern makes it one of the most recognizable ladybird species in Europe.