Comstock's Net-Winged Midge vs Blackburn's Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge | Blackburn's Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agathon comstocki | Megalagrion blackburni |
| Order | Diptera | Odonata |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
A western North American net-winged midge found on waterfall-splashed rocks. Larvae have a unique caterpillar-like body with sucker discs.
Did You Know?
Larvae inch forward using alternating suction attachment, moving like a caterpillar across wet rock faces.
Blackburn's Damselfly
A Hawaiian endemic damselfly historically found on multiple islands but now restricted to a few locations. It breeds in streams and seeps in native forests. It is one of the most threatened members of the remarkable Megalagrion radiation.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian Megalagrion damselflies have evolved to breed in an extraordinary range of habitats, from streams to tree holes to damp leaf litter.