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Swede Midge

Contarinia nasturtii

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

Contarinia nasturtii, the swede midge, is a small fly, the larvae of which infest brassica plants, causing twisting and distortion of the leaf stems and foliage including death of the growing point in seedlings, or damage to developing flower heads. It is native to Europe and Turkey, and has been introduced into North America where it is regarded as an invasive species. Life cycle Adult swede midges are yellowish-brown and up to 2 mm (0.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 17Spain · 12United Kingdom · 4France · 3Germany · 1