Green Web Spinner vs Latticed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Web Spinner | Latticed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma nigra | Clytus rhamni |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Latticed Longhorn
A small wasp-mimicking cerambycid with a lattice-like pattern of yellow markings on its black elytra. It is widespread but local in European forests and hedgerows. Adults are most active in warm sunshine visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
This beetle vibrates its wings when alarmed, producing a buzzing sound that further enhances its wasp mimicry.