Ceylon Angel Insect vs Common Blue Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Common Blue Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Enallagma cyathigerum |
| Order | Zoraptera | Odonata |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 29-36 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Common Blue Damselfly
One of the most widespread damselflies. Males are sky blue with black markings. Forms mating wheels — a unique heart-shaped position during copulation.
Did You Know?
Damselflies form a unique heart shape when mating — the male grasps the female behind her head, and she curls her abdomen forward to meet his reproductive organs.