Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly vs Moellenkampi Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly | Moellenkampi Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion nesiotes | Chalcosoma moellenkampi |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 50-120 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) | Borneo, Malaysia |
| 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.
Moellenkampi Beetle
A rare three-horned rhinoceros beetle from Borneo with a dark metallic sheen. Males are highly variable in horn length.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the rarest Chalcosoma and is highly sought by collectors worldwide.