Snyder's Zorapteran vs Brazilian Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snyder's Zorapteran | Brazilian Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus snyderi | Zorotypus brasiliensis |
| Order | Zoraptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Snyder's Zorapteran
A minute gregarious insect living in small colonies in rotting logs. Wingless forms are blind and pale, while winged forms have eyes and darker coloration.
Did You Know?
Winged zorapterans deliberately break off their own wings after finding a suitable colony site.
Brazilian Angel Insect
A zorapteran from the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. It forms colonies of up to 120 individuals under the bark of fallen trees.
Did You Know?
Zoraptera is one of the least species-rich insect orders with fewer than 50 known species worldwide.