Common Web Spinner vs Flat-footed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Web Spinner | Flat-footed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Embia major | Lindneromyia dorsalis |
| Order | Embioptera | Diptera |
| Family | Embiidae | Platypezidae |
| Size | 10.0-15.0 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Flat-footed Fly
A tiny fly that runs in circles on leaf surfaces during its courtship display.
Did You Know?
Males perform rapid circular dances on sunlit leaves to attract mates.