California Web Spinner vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Web Spinner | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma moestum | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.