Australian Web Spinner vs Teratembiid Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Web Spinner | Teratembiid Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoligotoma reducta | Teratembia geniculata |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Australembiidae | Teratembiidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| 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.
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.