Notoligotoma Web Spinner vs Green Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notoligotoma Web Spinner | Green Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoligotoma hardyi | Oligotoma nigra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Australembiidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 9.0-14.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Green Web Spinner
A dark-bodied web spinner found in tropical Asia and Africa. Despite its name, the body is dark brown to black with greenish undertones.
Did You Know?
Web spinners can run backwards through their silk tunnels as quickly as they run forwards.