About Contarinia nasturtii

Contarinia nasturtii, the swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii), 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.

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Taxonomy ID 265458

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