Silvestri Angel Insect vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvestri Angel Insect | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus silvestrii | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Zoraptera | Odonata |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America | North America, Central 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.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.