Rosette Gall Midge vs Red-footed Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | Red-footed Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Dioctria rufipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western 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.
Red-footed Robber Fly
A slender, metallic-dark robber fly with conspicuous orange-red legs found in European woodlands. It specializes in ambushing small flies and midges from sunlit perches on leaves.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest robber flies to appear each year, often active from late spring when most other asilids are still developing.