California Web Spinner vs Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Web Spinner | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma moestum | Castiarina octospilota |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
California Web Spinner
A small introduced web spinner now established in California and other warm parts of the United States. It is commonly found in gardens and around buildings.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to the Americas and is now one of the few web spinners most North Americans ever encounter.
Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
A compact jewel beetle with eight distinctive pale spots arranged on dark metallic elytra. It is an active flower visitor in spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, each spot on its wing covers is perfectly symmetrical between left and right sides.