Teratembiid Web Spinner vs Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teratembiid Web Spinner | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teratembia geniculata | Timarcha balearica |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Teratembiidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Balearic Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.