Ceylon Angel Insect vs Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Adelges cooleyi |
| Order | Zoraptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Adelgidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid
A gall-forming adelgid that alternates between spruce and Douglas-fir. Cone-shaped galls on spruce tips are its most recognizable sign.
Did You Know?
The pineapple-shaped galls it forms on spruce tips are often mistaken for small cones.