Balearic Green Lizard Beetle vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha balearica | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Balearic Islands | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.