Australian Web Spinner vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Web Spinner | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoligotoma reducta | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Australembiidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.
Ross's Web Spinner
A reddish-brown web spinner found in tropical Africa that builds silk tunnels on tree bark. It is one of the more brightly colored embiopterans.
Did You Know?
The reddish coloration of this web spinner is unusual in the order, as most species are drab brown or black.