Bartman's Timema vs Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bartman's Timema | Peruvian Fern Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timema bartmani | Oreophoetes peruana |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Timematidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 1.5-2 cm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Southern California mountains) | South America |
| 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.
Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
A striking stick insect with a black body and contrasting red or orange wings. Males are more brightly colored than females and both sexes spray a defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this stick insect sprays a milky defensive secretion from glands behind its head that contains quinoline compounds and smells like toffee.