California Web Spinner vs Red Flour Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Web Spinner | Red Flour Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma moestum | Tribolium castaneum |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Asia | Worldwide |
| 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.
Red Flour Beetle
A small, reddish-brown beetle that is one of the most important stored-grain pests worldwide. It is also a key model organism in genetics.
Did You Know?
It was the first beetle to have its entire genome sequenced, advancing insect genomics.