Silvestri Angel Insect vs Mountain Prosimulium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvestri Angel Insect | Mountain Prosimulium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus silvestrii | Prosimulium mixtum |
| Order | Zoraptera | Diptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.