Hagen's Web Spinner vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| 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.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.