Haploembia solieri
This record describes Haploembia solieri (species). Recorded family: Oligotomidae. Recorded order: Embioptera.
Identification and Appearance
relatively easily identified by the lobster-like maculations on the body and those on the head that sometimes resemble flames [ S.D. Rider's comment ] exposed silken gallery (photo by Alex Wild)
Wikipedia reference for Haploembia solieri: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haploembia_solieri.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Embioptera (Webspinners)
- Family
- Oligotomidae
- Genus
- Haploembia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to the Mediterranean, adventive elsewhere; in our area, w./sw. US (TX-CA-UT-OR)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Haploembia solieri ( Rambur 1842) = tarsalis (Ross 1940)
About Webspinners: the wider group
Order-level background for Embioptera, the group containing Haploembia solieri. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Embioptera (webspinners) includes ~400 described species. They are unique among insects for spinning silk from glands in their front feet (tarsi) - the only insects to produce silk from their legs.
Ecological role of the group
Webspinners are social insects that live in communal silk galleries. They can run equally fast forwards and backwards through their tunnels. Most species are wingless, though males of some species have wings.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Webspinners have minimal economic impact as they feed primarily on dead plant material. They are mostly tropical and subtropical, living in silk-lined tunnels under bark, rocks, or leaf litter.
Recorded sources for this group: Entomological research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Haploembia solieri (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by v belov , Harsi S. Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Haploembia solieri
What is Haploembia solieri?
Haploembia solieri is a species in the family Oligotomidae, within the order Embioptera.
How do you identify Haploembia solieri?
relatively easily identified by the lobster-like maculations on the body and those on the head that sometimes resemble flames [ S.D. Rider's comment ] exposed silken gallery (photo by Alex Wild)
Where is Haploembia solieri found?
Range: native to the Mediterranean, adventive elsewhere; in our area, w./sw. US (TX-CA-UT-OR)