Hagen's Web Spinner vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Web Spinner | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma humbertiana | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Embioptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 8.0-11.0 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| 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.
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.