Green Web Spinner vs Small Brown Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Web Spinner | Small Brown Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma nigra | Nemoura avicularis |
| Order | Embioptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 7.0-10.0 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia, Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Small Brown Forestfly
A small brown stonefly of European woodland streams that emerges in spring. Nymphs are detritivores feeding on submerged leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Adults fold their wings flat over the body like a fan, unlike most stoneflies that fold wings along the sides.