Teratembiid Web Spinner vs Mediterranean Webspinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teratembiid Web Spinner | Mediterranean Webspinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Teratembia geniculata | Haploembia solieri |
| Order | Embioptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Teratembiidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 6.0-9.0 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Mediterranean Webspinner
A small, brown webspinner native to the Mediterranean region. It constructs silk tunnels on rocks and walls, and reproduces parthenogenetically in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, a rare trait among insects.