Yellow-Legged Horntail vs African Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Legged Horntail | African Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus augur | Embia savignyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 9.0-13.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Yellow-Legged Horntail
A large, dark-bodied wood wasp with bright yellow legs that contrast sharply with its blue-black body. Found primarily in conifer forests of eastern Asia.
Did You Know?
Like all horntails, the short horn-like projection at the tail is not a stinger but a structural feature called a cornus, present in both sexes.
African Web Spinner
A medium-sized web spinner found across North Africa and the Middle East. It constructs silk tunnels under stones in semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the first web spinners ever described, named by the French entomologist Westwood in 1837.