Woodlouse Cockroach vs Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodlouse Cockroach | Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosoplecta semperi | Megalagrion hawaiiense |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.
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.