Hubbards Angel Insect vs Gurney Angel Insect

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Hubbards Angel Insect Gurney Angel Insect
Scientific Name Zorotypus hubbardi Zorotypus gurneyi
Order Zoraptera Zoraptera
Family Zorotypidae Zorotypidae
Size 2.5-3 mm 2-3 mm
Habitat Woodlands Forests
Diet Omnivores Detritivores
Regions North America South America
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

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.

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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.

Gurney Angel Insect

A Neotropical zorapteran discovered in South American forests. It exhibits complex dominance hierarchies within its small colonies.

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Did You Know?

Males engage in ritualized combat over mating rights using their specialized cerci in grappling contests.