Mediterranean Webspinner vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Webspinner | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haploembia solieri | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Africa |
| 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.
Ross's Web Spinner
A reddish-brown web spinner found in tropical Africa that builds silk tunnels on tree bark. It is one of the more brightly colored embiopterans.
Did You Know?
The reddish coloration of this web spinner is unusual in the order, as most species are drab brown or black.