Hagen's Web Spinner vs African Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | African Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Embia savignyi |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 9.0-13.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Hagen's Web Spinner
A common web spinner of South and Southeast Asia found under bark and in soil crevices. It reproduces by parthenogenesis in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, with males being extremely rare or absent.
African Web Spinner
A medium-sized web spinner found across North Africa and the Middle East. It constructs silk tunnels under stones in semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the first web spinners ever described, named by the French entomologist Westwood in 1837.