Blue Net-Winged Beetle vs California Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Net-Winged Beetle | California Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metriorrhynchus rhipidius | Timema californicum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | United States (California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Net-Winged Beetle
An Australian net-winged beetle with dark blue-black elytra and elaborate feathery antennae in males. It is commonly found on vegetation in eucalyptus forests.
Did You Know?
Males use their spectacularly branched antennae to detect female pheromones across long distances.
California Timema
A small green walking stick endemic to California. It is one of the most widespread Timema species on the Pacific coast.
Did You Know?
The entire genus Timema is restricted to western North America and represents the most ancient lineage of living stick insects.