Desert Threadtail Damselfly vs Hubbards Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Threadtail Damselfly | Hubbards Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protoneuridae sp. | Zorotypus hubbardi |
| Order | Odonata | Zoraptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Hubbards Angel Insect
A member of one of the most obscure insect orders with only about 40 known species worldwide. Tiny, gregarious, and found in rotting logs under bark.
Did You Know?
Angel insects belong to one of the most mysterious insect orders — with fewer than 40 described species, they are often called the most overlooked insects on Earth.