Green Web Spinner vs California Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Web Spinner | California Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma nigra | Oligotoma moestum |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa | North America, 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.
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.