Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | Flying Earwig Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Megalagrion nesiotes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Oceania (Hawaii - Oahu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.
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.