Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly vs Black-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly | Black-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion nesiotes | Calopteryx atrata |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 55-68mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Black-winged Damselfly
A large damselfly where males have entirely black iridescent wings with a metallic blue-green body. Females have dark smoky-brown wings. It inhabits clean streams in East Asia.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'haguro-tonbo' (black-winged dragonfly) and is considered a symbol of good fortune.