Broad-bodied Chaser vs Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-bodied Chaser | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula depressa | Megalagrion nesiotes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.
Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
An endemic Hawaiian damselfly found in wet forests, notable for breeding in water-filled leaf axils of native plants rather than streams. It is a small, delicate species. The terrestrial breeding habit is unique among Hawaiian damselflies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most damselflies, this species lays its eggs in the tiny pools of water that collect in the leaf bases of plants, bypassing the need for streams entirely.