Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly vs Bog Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly | Bog Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion nesiotes | Aeshna subarctica |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 62-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened |
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.
Bog Hawker
A rare hawker dragonfly restricted to acidic Sphagnum bogs in northern regions.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in cold acidic bog pools over two to three years.