Green Web Spinner vs Mediterranean Webspinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Web Spinner | Mediterranean Webspinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma nigra | Haploembia solieri |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Africa | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Mediterranean Webspinner
A small, brown webspinner native to the Mediterranean region. It constructs silk tunnels on rocks and walls, and reproduces parthenogenetically in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, a rare trait among insects.