Black Web Spinner vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Web Spinner | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligembia nigricans | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Black Web Spinner
A small dark web spinner found in arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It builds silk tunnels under rocks in dry environments.
Did You Know?
This species thrives in remarkably dry habitats where few other web spinner species can survive.
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.