Bartman's Timema vs Carolina Walkingstick

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Bartman's Timema Carolina Walkingstick
Scientific Name Timema bartmani Diapheromera carolina
Order Phasmatodea Phasmatodea
Family Timematidae Diapheromeridae
Size 1.5-2 cm 6-9 cm
Habitat Mountains Woodlands
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions United States (Southern California mountains) United States (Southeastern)
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.

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Did You Know?

It is found only in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.

Carolina Walkingstick

A walkingstick found in the southeastern United States, closely related to the northern walkingstick. It prefers warmer, more humid habitats.

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Did You Know?

It is sometimes difficult to distinguish from Diapheromera femorata without examining genitalic structures.