Rosette Gall Midge vs South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosette Gall Midge | South American Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura urticae | Lophyrotoma zonalis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, invasive in South America |
| 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.
South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
A dark-bodied pergid sawfly that has become a significant pest of eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause severe defoliation.
Did You Know?
This Australian native became a major pest after eucalyptus was widely planted in South America, far from its natural enemies.