Ross's Web Spinner vs Green Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ross's Web Spinner | Green Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelicerca rubra | Oligotoma nigra |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Chelicercidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 7.0-10.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Asia, Africa |
| 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.
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.