Green Web Spinner vs Black Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Web Spinner | Black Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma nigra | Oligembia nigricans |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Green Web Spinner
A dark-bodied web spinner found in tropical Asia and Africa. Despite its name, the body is dark brown to black with greenish undertones.
Did You Know?
Web spinners can run backwards through their silk tunnels as quickly as they run forwards.
Black Web Spinner
A small dark web spinner found in arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It builds silk tunnels under rocks in dry environments.
Did You Know?
This species thrives in remarkably dry habitats where few other web spinner species can survive.