Hagen's Web Spinner vs Australian Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Australian Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Harpobittacus australis |
| Order | Embioptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Bittacidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Scorpionfly
An Australian hangingfly that suspends itself from vegetation and catches prey with its raptorial hind legs. Males present captured prey to females as nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Female Australian scorpionflies assess nuptial gifts by tasting the prey — if it is nutritionally poor, they reject the male and fly away.