Hagen's Web Spinner vs Green Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Green Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Oligotoma nigra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Asia, Africa |
| 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.
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.