Green-eyed Hooktail vs Hubbards Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-eyed Hooktail | Hubbards Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragomphus genei | Zorotypus hubbardi |
| Order | Odonata | Zoraptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.
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.