Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle vs Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius wollastoni | Megalagrion nesiotes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Zopheridae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.6 cm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | St. Helena | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.
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.