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Predaceous Midge
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A. aphidimyza larva among aphid cast skins and killed aphids |
A. aphidimyza larvae feeding on aphids |
Life Cycle: Overwinter as pupae in soil. Eggs are laid in colonies of aphids. Several generations per year.
Monitoring: Examine aphid colonies for presence of tiny orange maggot-like larvae or tiny paprika-like eggs. It may be necessary to inspect under aphids to find them.
Hosts: Aphids.
Comments: Adults of this species of predaceous midge are tiny (3mm long), delicate, long-legged brown flies that are active at night and thus rarely seen. Larvae can be confused with apple leaf midge larvae.
Body length: Adult - 3.0mm; Mature nymph - 3.0mm
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