Hawaiian Damselfly vs Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Damselfly | Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalagrion hawaiiense | Sinaphaenops mirabilissimus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | China |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
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.
Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
A spectacular cave beetle from southern China with enormously elongated head and appendages. It is one of the most extreme examples of cave adaptation in beetles.
Did You Know?
Its body proportions are among the most extreme of any known beetle.