Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly vs Silvestri Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly | Silvestri Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesobasis erythrops | Zorotypus silvestrii |
| Order | Odonata | Zoraptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Fiji | Central America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.
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.