Common Web Spinner vs California Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Web Spinner | California Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Embia major | Oligotoma moestum |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Embiidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 10.0-15.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Common Web Spinner
A dark brown web spinner that constructs silk galleries on tree bark and under stones. Males are winged while females are always wingless.
Did You Know?
Web spinners produce silk from glands in their enlarged front feet, the only insects to spin silk with their tarsi.
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.