African Web Spinner vs Indian Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Web Spinner | Indian Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Embia savignyi | Oligotoma saundersii |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Embiidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 9.0-13.0 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
African Web Spinner
A medium-sized web spinner found across North Africa and the Middle East. It constructs silk tunnels under stones in semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the first web spinners ever described, named by the French entomologist Westwood in 1837.
Indian Web Spinner
A cosmopolitan web spinner originally from South Asia, now found in warm regions worldwide. It commonly inhabits cracks in walls and under debris.
Did You Know?
This species has spread across the globe through human trade and is now the most widely distributed web spinner.