Hagen's Web Spinner vs Purple Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Purple Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Favonius quercus |
| Order | Embioptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 31-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, western Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Purple Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with a purple-blue sheen visible only at certain angles, living almost exclusively in oak canopies. It feeds on honeydew rather than visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
Colonies can exist undetected for years because the butterflies almost never leave the treetops.