Teratembiid Web Spinner vs Eastern Clytus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teratembiid Web Spinner | Eastern Clytus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teratembia geniculata | Clytus planifrons |
| Order | Embioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Teratembiidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States, southeastern Canada |
| 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.
Eastern Clytus
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid found in the deciduous forests of eastern North America with bold yellow and black banding. It is primarily a dead oak and hickory borer. Adults emerge in midsummer and are strong fliers.
Did You Know?
Multiple Clytus species co-occur in eastern forests but use different wood types, reducing competition.