Peruvian Antlion vs Hubbards Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Antlion | Hubbards Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameromyia lineata | Zorotypus hubbardi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Peru, Western South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peruvian Antlion
A neotropical antlion found in dry inter-Andean valleys and coastal deserts. Adapted to extremely arid conditions.
Did You Know?
It thrives in some of the driest deserts in South America where few other neuropterans survive.
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.