Northern White-faced Darter vs Mexican Zorapteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern White-faced Darter | Mexican Zorapteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucorrhinia rubicunda | Zorotypus manni |
| Order | Odonata | Zoraptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm body length | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Europe | Central America, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Northern White-faced Darter
A small dragonfly with a dark body, white face, and reddish markings on the abdomen. Males are more brightly colored than females. It breeds in boggy pools surrounded by sphagnum moss in boreal forests.
Did You Know?
Males defend their territory over bog pools with an aggressive aerial display, chasing away rival males and even other dragonfly species.
Mexican Zorapteran
A tiny colonial insect from Mexican tropical forests. It is found under bark in small family groups and like other zorapterans shows both blind wingless and eyed winged forms.
Did You Know?
Zorapterans engage in dominance hierarchies within their tiny colonies, with larger individuals monopolizing food and mates.