Cardinal Beetle vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardinal Beetle | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrochroa coccinea | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Pyrochroidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.
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.