Christy HoeptingCornell Cooperative Extension

Vegetable Program

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Scouting For Swede MidgeScouting For Swede Midge

Scouting for Swede Midge – look for leaf puckering

collards

Scouting for Swede Midge – look for brown corky scarring

Scouting for Swede Midge – look for larvae

Scouting for Swede Midge – look for larvae

Scouting for Swede Midge – look for swollen petioles

Comparison of Swede Midge larvae with other common crucifer pests

Imported cabbage wormCabbage maggot

Maggot eggsOnion thripsSwede midge

Diamondback moth

Damage that can be confused with Swede Midge