Hemiandrus Earwig vs Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hemiandrus Earwig | Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemimerus talpoides | Phaon iridipennis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hemimeridae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 40-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hemiandrus Earwig
A blind, wingless earwig that lives exclusively as a commensal on giant pouched rats. Its cerci are modified into short, unsegmented claspers rather than the typical forceps.
Did You Know?
Unlike all other earwigs, Hemimerus gives birth to live young that develop inside the mother via a placenta-like structure.
Emerald-spotted Flatwing Damselfly
A stunning damselfly with metallic green and blue body and broad, iridescent wings with emerald spots. Males display by opening and closing their wings to attract females along streams.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate courtship displays, hovering in front of females while slowly fanning their iridescent wings to catch the sunlight.