California Web Spinner vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Web Spinner | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma moestum | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hagen's Web Spinner
A common web spinner of South and Southeast Asia found under bark and in soil crevices. It reproduces by parthenogenesis in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, with males being extremely rare or absent.