Common Furniture Beetle vs Mediterranean Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Furniture Beetle | Mediterranean Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anobium punctatum | Embia ramburi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 2.7–4.5 mm | 8.0-13.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Australia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.
Mediterranean Web Spinner
A brownish web spinner found throughout the Mediterranean region under bark and stones. Females live communally in interconnected silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
Females guard their eggs and young inside silk galleries, showing rare maternal care among non-social insects.