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Pear Leaf-curling Midge

Dasineura pyri

About

A minute gall midge whose larvae cause pear leaves to roll tightly inward along their margins. Multiple generations can occur per year, progressively damaging pear tree foliage.

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Did You Know?

The larvae manipulate plant growth hormones to force leaves to curl around them, creating a protective shelter.