African Web Spinner vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Web Spinner | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Embia savignyi | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Embiidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 9.0-13.0 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | 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.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.