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Zorotypidae
Angel Insects
Zorotypidae is the sole extant family of the insect order Zoraptera, commonly called angel insects. The family contains one extant genus, Zorotypus, with approximately 39 described living species and 9 extinct species known from amber deposits. These minute, soft-bodied insects exhibit a striking polymorphism: winged individuals possess dark coloration, compound eyes, ocelli, and sheddable wings similar to termites, while wingless individuals are pale, lack eyes and ocelli, and are generally more common. The family has a sparse but widespread distribution across tropical and subtropical regions.