Indian Web Spinner vs Green Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Web Spinner | Green Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma saundersii | Oligotoma nigra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania | Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Indian Web Spinner
A cosmopolitan web spinner originally from South Asia, now found in warm regions worldwide. It commonly inhabits cracks in walls and under debris.
Did You Know?
This species has spread across the globe through human trade and is now the most widely distributed web spinner.
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.