Bartman's Timema vs Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bartman's Timema | Bright-line Brown-eye Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema bartmani | Lacanobia oleracea |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Timematidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 cm | 35-44 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Southern California mountains) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bartman's Timema
A small, green timema from the mountains of southern California. It was described relatively recently from a restricted range.
Did You Know?
It is found only in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.
Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a prominent white-edged kidney mark and bright white subterminal line. It is a common garden moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the tomato moth due to its caterpillar's fondness for greenhouse tomatoes.