Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly vs Helicopter Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly | Helicopter Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion nesiotes | Mecistogaster linearis |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Pseudostigmatidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 80 mm body, 100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Helicopter Dragonfly
A forest giant damselfly that plucks spiders from their webs while hovering.
Did You Know?
Females oviposit into water-filled bromeliads and tree holes in the canopy.