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Oligotoma saundersii
Saunders' embiid, Saunders' Webspinner
Oligotoma saundersii is a webspinner (order Embioptera) native to southern Asia that has become a widespread invasive species in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Adult males possess long narrow wings and are attracted to lights at night, while females are flightless and chocolate-brown in color. The species constructs silken galleries in concealed humid locations and has been introduced to the United States, where its range extends from Texas to Florida.