Mediterranean Webspinner vs Notoligotoma Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Webspinner | Notoligotoma Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haploembia solieri | Notoligotoma hardyi |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9.0-14.0 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Notoligotoma Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found in tropical northern Australia. It builds silk galleries on tree trunks during the wet season.
Did You Know?
During the dry season, colonies retreat into deep bark crevices and become dormant until the rains return.