Aphid Midges

Insect

Adults are delicate flies, 2-3 mm in length. They are nocturnal and rarely seen. They feed on aphid honeydew and lay their eggs near aphid colonies. Larvae are 2-3 mm long, yellow to bright orange and legless. They feed on aphids by piercing them with their mouthparts and sucking out aphid body fluids. Larvae feed for 1-2 weeks, and then drop to the soil to pupate.

Role

Biological control of aphids.