Indian Web Spinner vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Web Spinner | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma saundersii | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania | Asia |
| 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.
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.