Ceylon Angel Insect vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Zoraptera | Diplura |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | France, Spain |
| 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.
Long-cerci Dipluran
A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.
Did You Know?
Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.