Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly vs Japanese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly | Japanese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion nesiotes | Actias artemis |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | Wingspan 80-120 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) | Japan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Japanese Moon Moth
A delicate pale green moon moth with elegant hindwing tails found only in Japan. It flies during the brief early summer months in Japanese mountain forests.
Did You Know?
The Japanese call it "oo-mizuao" meaning "great water-blue," despite its green coloration.