Hawaiian Damselfly vs Beautiful Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Damselfly | Beautiful Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion hawaiiense | Calopteryx virgo |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Hawaii | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Damselfly
An endemic Hawaiian damselfly with red or orange coloring found near streams. It breeds in flowing water in native forest streams.
Did You Know?
Hawaii's damselflies evolved to breed in unusual habitats including tree holes and leaf axils.
Beautiful Demoiselle
A stunning damselfly with entirely dark-tinted wings in males and bronze-green wings in females. It prefers faster-flowing, well-oxygenated streams.
Did You Know?
Beautiful demoiselles are indicators of clean water quality, as their larvae can only survive in well-oxygenated, unpolluted streams.