Hawaiian Damselfly vs Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Hawaiian Damselfly Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly
Scientific Name Megalagrion hawaiiense Graphium evombar
Order Odonata Lepidoptera
Family Coenagrionidae Papilionidae
Size 35-45 mm 80-100 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Omnivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Hawaii Madagascar
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.

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Did You Know?

Hawaii's damselflies evolved to breed in unusual habitats including tree holes and leaf axils.

Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly

An elegant swallowtail butterfly with elongated sword-like tails on the hindwings and pale green to white bands across dark wings. It has a swift, gliding flight pattern through the forest canopy.

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Did You Know?

Males often gather in groups at damp patches on the ground to drink mineral-rich water, a behavior called mud-puddling.