Ceylonese Angel Insect vs Intermedia Sandfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ceylonese Angel Insect | Intermedia Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus ceylanicus | Lutzomyia intermedia |
| Order | Zoraptera | Diptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Sri Lanka | Southeastern Brazil |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Intermedia Sandfly
A tiny sandfly found in southeastern Brazil that is a major vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Atlantic Forest regions. It thrives in peridomestic environments near deforested areas and is attracted to light. It is most active during humid nights near forest remnants.
Did You Know?
Deforestation of the Atlantic Forest has brought this sandfly into closer contact with humans, increasing leishmaniasis cases.