Ceylon Angel Insect vs Silvestri Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylon Angel Insect | Silvestri Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylonicus | Zorotypus silvestrii |
| Order | Zoraptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Central America |
| 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.
Silvestri Angel Insect
A tropical zorapteran found in Central American forests. It lives in small colonies under loose bark and feeds on fungal hyphae.
Did You Know?
Despite being described over a century ago, the biology of most angel insect species remains largely unknown.