Ceylon Angel Insect vs Ceylonese Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Ceylonese Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Zorotypus ceylanicus |
| Order | Zoraptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | South Asia, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
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.
Ceylonese Angel Insect
A rare tropical zorapteran found in the forests of Sri Lanka. Colonies live beneath bark and in rotting timber in humid environments.
Did You Know?
This species demonstrates that Zoraptera have a pantropical distribution despite being so rarely encountered.