Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle vs Mediterranean Webspinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle | Mediterranean Webspinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Akis spinosa | Haploembia solieri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malta, Mediterranean Islands | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Maltese Freshwater Crab Spider Beetle
A spiny darkling beetle found on Malta and other Mediterranean islands. It has prominent ridges and spines along its elytra.
Did You Know?
Its spiny armor and habit of playing dead make it unappealing to most predators.
Mediterranean Webspinner
A small, brown webspinner native to the Mediterranean region. It constructs silk tunnels on rocks and walls, and reproduces parthenogenetically in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, a rare trait among insects.