Reunion Riverjack vs Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Riverjack | Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygonyx elisabethae | Megalagrion hawaiiense |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Reunion | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.
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.