Desert Threadtail Damselfly vs Ceylon Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Threadtail Damselfly | Ceylon Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protoneuridae sp. | Zorotypus ceylonicus |
| Order | Odonata | Zoraptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.
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.