Mediterranean Webspinner vs Lord Howe Island Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Webspinner | Lord Howe Island Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haploembia solieri | Anoplognathus macleayi |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.