Ceylon Angel Insect vs Barberi's Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Barberi's Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Zorotypus barberi |
| Order | Zoraptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia | Central America, Panama |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ceylon Angel Insect
An Asian zorapteran discovered in Sri Lanka inhabiting rotting wood in humid forests. Wingless individuals lack eyes and are unpigmented.
Did You Know?
Blind wingless individuals and eyed winged individuals of the same species look so different they were once thought to be separate species.
Barberi's Angel Insect
A tiny colonial insect living in decomposing wood in tropical forests. It exhibits dimorphism, with blind apterous and eyed alate forms.
Did You Know?
This species was one of the first zorapterans discovered in Central America.