Mediterranean Web Spinner vs Teratembiid Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Web Spinner | Teratembiid Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Embia ramburi | Teratembia geniculata |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Embiidae | Teratembiidae |
| Size | 8.0-13.0 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Mediterranean Web Spinner
A brownish web spinner found throughout the Mediterranean region under bark and stones. Females live communally in interconnected silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
Females guard their eggs and young inside silk galleries, showing rare maternal care among non-social insects.
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.