Ross's Web Spinner vs California Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ross's Web Spinner | California Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelicerca rubra | Oligotoma moestum |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Chelicercidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
California Web Spinner
A small introduced web spinner now established in California and other warm parts of the United States. It is commonly found in gardens and around buildings.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to the Americas and is now one of the few web spinners most North Americans ever encounter.