Halloween Pennant vs Hawaiian Orangeblack Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halloween Pennant | Hawaiian Orangeblack Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis eponina | Megalagrion xanthomelas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 55-62 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.
Hawaiian Orangeblack Damselfly
A strikingly coloured Hawaiian damselfly with orange and black markings. It was once widespread in lowland wetlands but has declined dramatically due to habitat loss and introduced predators. It breeds in anchialine pools and slow streams.
Did You Know?
This damselfly breeds in anchialine pools - unique coastal ponds with underground connections to the ocean, found along Hawaiian lava shorelines.