Hagen's Web Spinner vs Giant Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Giant Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Clothoda longicauda |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Clothodidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 15.0-25.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | South America |
| 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.
Giant Web Spinner
One of the largest web spinners, found in tropical South America. It has elongate cerci and builds extensive silk tunnel systems on trees.
Did You Know?
The family Clothodidae is considered the most primitive living web spinner lineage, dating back over 100 million years.