Oligotomidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oligotomidae: /ˌɒlɪˈɡoʊtəmaɪdiː/

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Summary

Oligotomidae is a family of webspinners belonging to the order Embioptera, comprising about 6 genera and at least 40 described species, predominantly found in warmer regions of the Old World and the Southwestern United States.

Physical Characteristics

5-10+ mm in length; most adult males have wings, while all females and immature individuals are wingless.

Habitat

Warmer regions of the Old World, particularly in Oriental and Australasian regions and the Southwestern United States.

Distribution

Approximately 45 species across 6 genera globally, with at least 3 species present in the local area.

Similar Taxa

• Aposthonia
• Bulbosembia
• Eosembia
• Haploembia
• Lobosembia
• Oligotoma
• Litoclostes

Tags

• Oligotomidae
• webspinners
• Embioptera
• insects
• Old World