Hawaiian Damselfly vs Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Damselfly | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion hawaiiense | Megalagrion nesiotes |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
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.
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.