Teratembiid Web Spinner vs Australian Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teratembiid Web Spinner | Australian Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teratembia geniculata | Triplectides australis |
| Order | Embioptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Teratembiidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.
Australian Caddisfly
A distinctive Australian caddisfly whose larvae inhabit hollowed-out twigs as portable cases. It is common in forested streams across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Larvae hollow out small twigs to create perfectly fitted tubular cases.