The Barley Midge. Cecidomyia Cerealis. Tipula Cerealis. Sauter.

This is another species of Cecidomyia peculiar to barley plants, whose stems and leaves it attacks. It is larger than the Ceci-domyia tritici, and of a reddish brown colour. The larva is much larger and of a red colour. The same means of prevention are applicable as in the case of the Cecidomyia tritici.