Hawaiian damselflies are another neat radiation of invertebrates here in Hawai`i. They evolved to exploit some niches and habitats that aren’t readily available to them elsewhere. Most damselfly elswhere in the world are aquatic, but some occupy other niches here. In this species (Megalagrion koelense), the nymphs live in the leaf axils of `i`e`i`e (Frecynetia arborea). Not being tied to permanent water sources can allow this species to exploit more habitats. I know our restoration site where I took this photo doesn’t have a lot of standing water but there is certainly a lot of `i`e`i`e for these guys to utilize. Many thanks again to Will Haines for the id.