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Article: Damselflies in distress
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
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- July 9, 2009
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Two species of Hawaiian damselflies on the brink of extinction are being proposed for federal endangered status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Pacific Hawaiian damselfly is found on Molokai, Maui and Hawaii island.
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Public comment is being accepted until Sept. 8 to protect the flying earwig Hawaiian damselfly and the Pacific Hawaiian damselfly ? insects found nowhere else in the world, a release said.
"We realize the fate of Hawaiian damselflies depends on protecting, restoring and maintaining the natural health of Hawaii's streams and water systems," said Gina Shultz, acting field supervisor of the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office.
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