Hagen's Web Spinner vs Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Castiarina aureola |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Australia, 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.
Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
A dazzlingly coloured jewel beetle endemic to Australia, with a golden-yellow body adorned with dark markings. Australia's Castiarina genus is the most species-rich jewel beetle genus in the world.
Did You Know?
There are over 500 described species of Castiarina, making it one of the most diverse beetle genera on Earth.