Notoligotoma Web Spinner vs Ash Bark Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notoligotoma Web Spinner | Ash Bark Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoligotoma hardyi | Magdalis armigera |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Australembiidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9.0-14.0 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.